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Acura RDX vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

Acura RDX vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,679

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,494

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $17,000
Base Invoice $30,646 $16,150
Rear spoiler   385
Fog lights   425
Satellite radio   449
4-speed automatic   800
Rear spoiler   285
Fog lights   320
Satellite radio   359
4-speed automatic   760
Options (change) 0 2,059
Options (change) 0 1,724
Destination 885 620
Total Price $33,780 $19,679
Total Invoice $31,531 $18,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,618
Model Year20122008
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,780$19,679
Adjustments for Features-5,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,975$19,679
Total Invoice$31,531$18,494
Adjustments for Features-5,4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,112$18,494

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122008
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,625$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4190

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122008
ModelRDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in174.0 in
Width73.6 in69.1 in
Height65.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.2,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft335.4 ft3

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