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Kia Forte vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,038

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,462

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,557

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelFortetC
TrimKoup EXBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,890 $19,385
Base Invoice $18,895 $18,416
Premium Tech Package 4,500  
Cargo net 50 55
Floor mats 115 184
Cargo mat 95  
Bespoke Audio System   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   229
Fog lights   340
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
Premium Tech Package 4,058  
Cargo net 42 33
Floor mats 93 127
Cargo mat 78  
Bespoke Audio System   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   138
Fog lights   255
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,093
Options (change) 4,760 2,858
Options (change) 4,271 2,346
Destination 850 795
Total Price $25,500 $23,038
Total Invoice $24,016 $21,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $406
Model Year20162016
ModelFortetC
TrimKoup EXBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,500$23,038
Adjustments for Features-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,320$23,038
Total Invoice$24,016$21,557
Adjustments for Features-2,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,963$21,557

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Scion tC

Model Year20162016
ModelFortetC
TrimKoup EXBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0530

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Scion tC

Model Year20162016
ModelFortetC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.3,132 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested207552%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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