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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: $19,844

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,606

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,476

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimatC
TrimEXSXHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $16,400
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $15,580
Side curtain airbags       650
Rear spoiler       385
Fog lights       425
Satellite radio       449
Body kit       995
Side curtain airbags       559
Rear spoiler       285
Fog lights       320
Satellite radio       359
Body kit       833
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,904
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,356
Destination 800 800 800 540
Total Price $24,450 $27,600 $32,750 $19,844
Total Invoice $22,895 $25,840 $30,355 $18,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,394
Model Year2013201320132007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimatC
TrimEXSXHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,450$27,600$32,750$19,844
Adjustments for Features-3,230-3,880-7,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,220$23,720$25,065$19,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$3,845$0
Total Invoice$22,895$25,840$30,355$18,476
Adjustments for Features-3,025-3,633-7,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,870$22,207$23,232$18,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,337$3,362$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Model Year2013201320132007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimatC
TrimEXSXHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera  $200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50 
Media drive, small  $5 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,625$6,275$10,080$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$3,880$7,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,025-3,633-7,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132007
ModelOptimatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in174.0 in
Width72.1 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.435.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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