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Scion tC vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,988

Scion tC   
Difference: $28,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,764

Scion tC   
Difference: $25,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModeltCRL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $48,200
Base Invoice $18,416 $44,098
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Fog lights 340  
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Fog lights 255  
Floor mats 127  
Cargo net 33  
Options (change) 808 0
Options (change) 553 0
Destination 795 895
Total Price $20,988 $49,095
Total Invoice $19,764 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,076
Model Year20162012
ModeltCRL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$20,988$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,988$41,290
Total Invoice$19,764$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-7,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,764$37,840

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
ModeltCRL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$2,635$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,153

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
ModeltCRL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length176.6 in195.8 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Acura RL specs.

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