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Acura RL vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,413

Scion tC   
Difference: $29,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,297

Scion tC   
Difference: $25,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelRLtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,680 $16,300
Base Invoice $41,935 $15,485
Side curtain airbags   650
Cargo net   49
Fog lights   425
Satellite radio   449
Side curtain airbags   559
Cargo net   34
Fog lights   320
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 0 1,573
Options (change) 0 1,272
Destination 760 540
Total Price $47,440 $18,413
Total Invoice $42,695 $17,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,618
Model Year20092006
ModelRLtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$47,440$18,413
Adjustments for Features-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,795$18,413
Total Invoice$42,695$17,297
Adjustments for Features-7,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,915$17,297

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092006
ModelRLtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,990$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7800

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092006
ModelRLtC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in174.0 in
Width72.7 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.135.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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