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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: $20,866

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,556

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelTLTLtC
TrimBaseSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $18,725
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $17,789
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Door sill trim plates     129
Floor mats     184
Fog lights     340
Cargo net     55
Satellite radio     449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Door sill trim plates     100
Floor mats     127
Fog lights     255
Cargo net     33
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 0 0 1,386
Options (change) 0 0 1,012
Destination 885 885 755
Total Price $36,190 $39,740 $20,866
Total Invoice $33,741 $36,997 $19,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,334
Model Year201120112013
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$36,190$39,740$20,866
Adjustments for Features-4,130-6,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$33,410$20,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$33,741$36,997$19,556
Adjustments for Features-3,851-5,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,890$31,104$19,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,214$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Scion tC

Model Year201120112013
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
Cargo mat  $40
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 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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$6,415$8,615$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$6,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,851-5,8930

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Scion tC

Model Year20112013
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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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