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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: $20,113

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,994

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelTLTLtC
TrimBaseSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,955 $38,505 $18,575
Base Invoice $32,136 $35,391 $17,646
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Cargo net     49
Satellite radio     449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Cargo net     34
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 0 0 808
Options (change) 0 0 618
Destination 760 760 730
Total Price $35,715 $39,265 $20,113
Total Invoice $32,896 $36,151 $18,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,693
Model Year200920092012
ModelTLTLtC
TrimBaseSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6305hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8276, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,715$39,265$20,113
Adjustments for Features-4,570-6,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,145$32,495$20,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$32,896$36,151$18,994
Adjustments for Features-4,209-6,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,687$29,918$18,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,231$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Scion tC

Model Year200920092012
ModelTLTLtC
TrimBaseSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
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 
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 second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,815$9,015$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,570$6,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,209-6,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092012
ModelTLtC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length195.3 in174.0 in
Width74.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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 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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