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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: $20,737

Scion tC   
Difference: $26,703

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,456

Scion tC   
Difference: $23,239

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelRLtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,680 $18,725
Base Invoice $41,935 $17,789
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   229
Floor mats   184
Fog lights   340
Cargo net   55
Satellite radio   449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   138
Floor mats   127
Fog lights   255
Cargo net   33
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 0 1,257
Options (change) 0 912
Destination 760 755
Total Price $47,440 $20,737
Total Invoice $42,695 $19,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,462
Model Year20092013
ModelRLtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,440$20,737
Adjustments for Features-7,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,910$20,737
Total Invoice$42,695$19,456
Adjustments for Features-6,7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,918$19,456

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092013
ModelRLtC
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
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 audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Folding second row seats $300
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 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$10,140$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7770

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092013
ModelRLtC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in174.0 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.134.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL 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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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