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Acura TL vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,932

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,508

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,757

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelTLTLtC
TrimBaseType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $17,000
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $16,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Cargo net     49
Metal pedals     79
Fog lights     425
Satellite radio     449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Cargo net     34
Metal pedals     49
Fog lights     320
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 0 0 1,312
Options (change) 0 0 987
Destination 715 715 620
Total Price $34,440 $38,940 $18,932
Total Invoice $31,706 $35,832 $17,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,982
Model Year200820082008
ModelTLTLtC
TrimBaseType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine258hp V6286hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$34,440$38,940$18,932
Adjustments for Features-5,395-6,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,045$32,445$18,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0
Total Invoice$31,706$35,832$17,757
Adjustments for Features-4,967-5,9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,739$29,855$17,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,116$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Scion tC

Model Year200820082008
ModelTLTLtC
TrimBaseType-SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera $200 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,840$8,940$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$6,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,967-5,9770

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082008
ModelTLtC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length189.3 in174.0 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height56.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.535.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL 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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