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Acura TLX vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,504

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,796

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelTLXTLXTLXtC
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,000 $36,200 $42,800 $19,210
Base Invoice $31,343 $34,374 $40,626 $18,249
Bespoke Audio System       1,198
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       229
Door sill trim plates       129
Floor mats       184
Fog lights       340
Rear spoiler       444
Bespoke Audio System       849
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       138
Door sill trim plates       100
Floor mats       127
Fog lights       255
Rear spoiler       308
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,524
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,777
Destination 950 950 950 770
Total Price $33,950 $37,150 $43,750 $22,504
Total Invoice $32,293 $35,324 $41,576 $20,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,239
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelTLXTLXTLXtC
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionS8T9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7355, 7490, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$33,950$37,150$43,750$22,504
Adjustments for Features-7,630-7,930-11,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,320$29,220$31,930$22,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$5,610$0
Total Invoice$32,293$35,324$41,576$20,796
Adjustments for Features-7,258-7,540-11,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,035$27,784$30,343$20,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,749$5,308$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Scion tC

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelTLXTLXTLXtC
TrimBaseV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,165$11,465$15,355$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,630$7,930$11,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,258-7,540-11,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182015
ModelTLXtC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.7 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.334.5 ft3

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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%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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