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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: $22,301

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,499

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,761

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimatC
TrimEXSXHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $19,385
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $18,416
Navigation system 1,400 1,400    
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Bespoke Audio System       900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       229
Metal pedals       79
Door sill trim plates       129
Fog lights       340
Rear spoiler       444
Navigation system 1,250 1,250    
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Bespoke Audio System       700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       138
Metal pedals       49
Door sill trim plates       100
Fog lights       255
Rear spoiler       308
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 0 2,121
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 0 1,550
Destination 800 800 800 795
Total Price $28,800 $31,950 $32,750 $22,301
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,725 $30,355 $20,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,714
Model Year2013201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimatC
TrimEXSXHybrid EXBase
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$22,301
Adjustments for Features-4,630-5,255-5,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$26,695$27,140$22,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$2,970$0
Total Invoice$26,780$29,725$30,355$20,761
Adjustments for Features-4,305-4,889-5,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,475$24,836$25,155$20,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,361$2,680$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Model Year2013201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimatC
TrimEXSXHybrid EXBase
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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
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 
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive, small  $5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
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
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,225$6,850$7,205$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$5,255$5,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,305-4,889-5,2000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132016
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
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
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested127541%
Total Not Requested185559%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested127542%
Total Not Requested175558%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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