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Scion tC vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,145

Scion tC   
Difference: $18,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620222022
ModeltCTLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $38,900 $53,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Door sill trim plates 129    
Floor mats 184    
Rear spoiler 444    
Metal pedals 79    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Floor mats 127    
Rear spoiler 308    
Metal pedals 49    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 1,965 500 500
Options (change) 1,422 0 0
Destination 795 1,095 1,095
Total Price $22,145 $40,495 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Acura TLX

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 Year201620222022
ModeltCTLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionM6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8350, 10710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$22,145$40,495$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,830-15,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,145$32,665$39,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,275

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201620222022
ModeltCTLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
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$3,260$11,090$18,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,830$15,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-304

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162022
ModeltCTLX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.0 in
Length176.6 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height55.7 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft313.5 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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