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Acura RDX vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,829

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,675

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $18,275
Base Invoice $30,646 $17,361
Rear spoiler   385
Satellite radio   449
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   285
Satellite radio   359
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 0 1,834
Options (change) 0 1,594
Destination 885 720
Total Price $33,780 $20,829
Total Invoice $31,531 $19,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,301
Model Year20122011
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,780$20,829
Adjustments for Features-4,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,900$20,829
Total Invoice$31,531$19,675
Adjustments for Features-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,976$19,675

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122011
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 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$7,650$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122011
ModelRDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in174.0 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.3,110 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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