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Scion iQ vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion iQ vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,663

Scion iQ   
Difference: $31,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,550

Scion iQ   
Difference: $28,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModeliQRL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,665 $48,200
Base Invoice $14,882 $44,098
Floor mats 90  
Cargo net 49  
Alloy wheels 749  
Fog lights 340  
Floor mats 55  
Cargo net 32  
Alloy wheels 556  
Fog lights 255  
Options (change) 1,228 0
Options (change) 898 0
Destination 770 895
Total Price $17,663 $49,095
Total Invoice $16,550 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,154
Model Year20152012
ModeliQRL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine94hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/37 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$17,663$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-9,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,663$40,050
Total Invoice$16,550$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-8,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,550$36,704

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152012
ModeliQRL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear window airbag$150 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,395$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,289

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152012
ModeliQRL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase78.7 in110.2 in
Length120.1 in195.8 in
Width66.1 in72.7 in
Height59.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,127 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft313.8 ft3

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