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Scion tC vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,406

Scion tC   
Difference: $27,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,839

Scion tC   
Difference: $25,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModeltCMDXMDX
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,385 $48,600 $54,650
Base Invoice $18,416 $45,615 $51,284
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Door sill trim plates 129    
Floor mats 184    
Rear spoiler 444    
Fog lights 340    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Floor mats 127    
Rear spoiler 308    
Fog lights 255    
Options (change) 2,226 0 0
Options (change) 1,628 0 0
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $22,406 $49,595 $55,645
Total Invoice $20,839 $46,610 $52,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,519
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,803
Model Year201620182018
ModeltCMDXMDX
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4290hp I6290hp I6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8501, 10501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$22,406$49,595$55,645
Adjustments for Features0-11,670-15,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,406$37,925$40,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550
Total Invoice$20,839$46,610$52,279
Adjustments for Features0-10,968-14,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,839$35,642$38,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,385

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201620182018
ModeltCMDXMDX
TrimBaseTechnologyAdvance
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Display key $50$50
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
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 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
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
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,260$14,930$18,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,670$15,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,968-14,252

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162018
ModeltCMDX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length176.6 in196.2 in
Width70.7 in77.2 in
Height55.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.738.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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