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Kia Optima vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,798

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,602

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelOptimaOptimatC
TrimSEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,500 $25,600 $19,385
Base Invoice $22,652 $23,902 $18,416
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Cargo net 50 50 55
Floor mats 135   184
Cargo mat 95    
Premium Package   2,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,150
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Panoramic sunroof 932    
Cargo net 42 42 33
Floor mats 108   127
Cargo mat 78    
Premium Package   2,088  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,093
Options (change) 1,630 2,700 1,618
Options (change) 1,451 2,421 1,391
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $26,025 $29,195 $21,798
Total Invoice $24,998 $27,218 $20,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,927
Model Year201820182016
ModelOptimaOptimatC
TrimSEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4185hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/36 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,025$29,195$21,798
Adjustments for Features-2,380-5,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,645$24,165$21,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$24,998$27,218$20,602
Adjustments for Features-2,286-4,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,712$22,529$20,602
Cost Above Minimum$183$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Model Year201820182016
ModelOptimaOptimatC
TrimSEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $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 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$6,975$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$5,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,286-4,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in176.6 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,219 lb.3,132 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.934.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

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%

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