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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: $22,145

Scion tC   
Difference: $18,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220222016
ModelTLXTLXtC
Trim2.0TType SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $19,385
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Bespoke Audio System     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Metal pedals     79
Door sill trim plates     129
Floor mats     184
Rear spoiler     444
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Bespoke Audio System     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Metal pedals     49
Door sill trim plates     100
Floor mats     127
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 500 500 1,965
Options (change) 0 0 1,422
Destination 1,095 1,095 795
Total Price $40,495 $55,295 $22,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion tC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,842
Model Year202220222016
ModelTLXTLXtC
Trim2.0TType SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine272hp I4355hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionT10T10M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10710, 17300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20225/45-18
Total Price$40,495$55,295$22,145
Adjustments for Features-7,830-15,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,665$39,940$22,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,275$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Scion tC

Model Year202220222016
ModelTLXTLXtC
Trim2.0TType SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Alexa integration$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Road sign information$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,090$18,615$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,830$15,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-212-3040

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Scion tC

Model Year20222016
ModelTLXtC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in176.6 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height56.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.534.5 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 audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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