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Kia Optima vs. Scion iQ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Scion iQ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,018

Scion iQ   
Difference: $6,657

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,780

Scion iQ   
Difference: $6,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaiQ
TrimLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,300 $25,995 $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $15,665
Base Invoice $22,949 $24,350 $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $14,882
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 49
Cargo mat 95 95 95   95 95   70
Floor mats 135 135 135         90
Rear spoiler               285
Fog lights               340
Alloy wheels               749
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 32
Cargo mat 78 78 78   78 78   40
Floor mats 108 108 108         55
Rear spoiler               190
Fog lights               255
Alloy wheels               556
Options (change) 280 280 280 50 145 145 50 1,583
Options (change) 228 228 228 42 120 120 42 1,128
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895 895 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $25,475 $27,170 $24,675 $26,545 $32,030 $31,331 $31,445 $18,018
Total Invoice $24,072 $25,473 $23,775 $24,839 $29,767 $28,839 $29,317 $16,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion iQ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,750
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaiQ
TrimLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine178hp I4154hp I4 H185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I494hp I4
TransmissionS7T6T6T6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6160, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18175/60-16
Total Price$25,475$27,170$24,675$26,545$32,030$31,331$31,445$18,018
Adjustments for Features-1,405-1,955-2,705-4,605-5,180-5,030-8,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,070$25,215$21,970$21,940$26,850$26,301$22,790$18,018
Cost Above Minimum$2,130$3,275$30$0$4,910$4,361$850$0
Total Invoice$24,072$25,473$23,775$24,839$29,767$28,839$29,317$16,780
Adjustments for Features-1,328-1,833-2,606-4,309-4,814-4,630-8,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,744$23,640$21,169$20,530$24,953$24,209$21,248$16,780
Cost Above Minimum$2,214$3,110$639$0$4,423$3,679$718$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion iQ

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaiQ
TrimLX 1.6THybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT       $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 $125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100  $100 
Knee airbag, passenger       $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  $250 
Rear window airbag       $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver       $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger       $75
Temporary spare tire      $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)       $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers       $0
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper       $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack     $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger     $0  
Automatic start / stop $150  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0 
Body kit $0  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200 $200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0 
Panoramic sunroof      $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player       $125
HD radio    $50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player       $50
Navigation system    $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250  
Traffic information    $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 $25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback $100  $100$100  
Fog lights  $125   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting      $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25$25  
LED headlights      $1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights      $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver       $10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals      $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels      $350 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,925$5,675$7,575$8,150$8,000$11,625$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$1,955$2,705$4,605$5,180$5,030$8,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,328-1,833-2,606-4,309-4,814-4,630-8,0690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion iQ

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaiQ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in78.7 in
Length191.1 in120.1 in
Width73.2 in66.1 in
Height57.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.8.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in33.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in28.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.916.7 ft3

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