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Acura RDX vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RDX vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,624

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $14,786

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,439

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $12,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,195 $21,400
Base Invoice $30,505 $20,329
Technology Package 3,500  
Door sill trim plates   129
Fog lights   340
Technology Package 3,210  
Door sill trim plates   100
Fog lights   255
Options (change) 3,500 469
Options (change) 3,210 355
Destination 715 755
Total Price $37,410 $22,624
Total Invoice $34,430 $21,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,363
Model Year20082014
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,410$22,624
Adjustments for Features-6,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,295$22,624
Total Invoice$34,430$21,439
Adjustments for Features-5,6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,802$21,439

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082014
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseMonogram Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$8,275$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6280

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082014
ModelRDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in176.6 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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