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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: $18,764

Scion tC   
Difference: $18,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,639

Scion tC   
Difference: $17,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $17,000
Base Invoice $33,995 $16,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   310
Rear spoiler   385
Satellite radio   449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   225
Rear spoiler   285
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 0 1,144
Options (change) 0 869
Destination 975 620
Total Price $36,775 $18,764
Total Invoice $34,970 $17,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,988
Model Year20182008
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$36,775$18,764
Adjustments for Features-6,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,105$18,764
Total Invoice$34,970$17,639
Adjustments for Features-6,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,627$17,639

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182008
ModelRDXtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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-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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,915$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3430

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182008
ModelRDXtC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length184.4 in174.0 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height65.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft335.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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