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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: $22,932

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $5,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,626

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $5,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimatC
TrimEXSXHybrid EXMonogram Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $21,400
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $20,329
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       229
Metal pedals       79
Door sill trim plates       129
Fog lights       340
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       138
Metal pedals       49
Door sill trim plates       100
Fog lights       255
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 0 777
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 0 542
Destination 800 800 800 755
Total Price $28,800 $31,950 $32,750 $22,932
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,725 $30,355 $21,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,374
Model Year2013201320132014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimatC
TrimEXSXHybrid EXMonogram Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,800$31,950$32,750$22,932
Adjustments for Features-2,990-3,615-3,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$28,335$28,780$22,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$2,970$0
Total Invoice$26,780$29,725$30,355$21,626
Adjustments for Features-2,780-3,363-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,000$26,362$26,675$21,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,362$2,675$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Model Year2013201320132014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimatC
TrimEXSXHybrid EXMonogram Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
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 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive, small  $5 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
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$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,600$6,225$6,580$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$3,615$3,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,780-3,363-3,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132014
ModelOptimatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in176.6 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.434.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested147547%
Total Not Requested165553%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested147549%
Total Not Requested155551%

Option Package Details
Scion tC Monogram Series

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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