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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: $23,327

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,553

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,794

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $19,385
Base Invoice $30,646 $18,416
Technology Package 3,100  
Bespoke Audio System   900
Door sill trim plates   129
Floor mats   184
Fog lights   340
Rear spoiler   444
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
Technology Package 2,843  
Bespoke Audio System   700
Door sill trim plates   100
Floor mats   127
Fog lights   255
Rear spoiler   308
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,093
Options (change) 3,100 3,147
Options (change) 2,843 2,583
Destination 885 795
Total Price $36,880 $23,327
Total Invoice $34,374 $21,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,976
Model Year20122016
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,880$23,327
Adjustments for Features-4,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,940$23,327
Total Invoice$34,374$21,794
Adjustments for Features-4,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,770$21,794

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122016
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,775$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6040

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Scion tC features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,743 lb.3,132 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Scion tC specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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