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Kia Sorento vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,798

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,127

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,582

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelSorentoSorentotC
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $16,300
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $15,485
Cargo cover 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 49
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Side curtain airbags     650
Rear spoiler     385
Fog lights     425
Satellite radio     449
Cargo cover 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40 34
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Side curtain airbags     559
Rear spoiler     285
Fog lights     320
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 175 1,675 1,958
Options (change) 140 1,480 1,557
Destination 800 800 540
Total Price $28,925 $35,625 $18,798
Total Invoice $27,430 $33,405 $17,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,767
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,765
Model Year201220122006
ModelSorentoSorentotC
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,925$35,625$18,798
Adjustments for Features-5,360-9,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,565$25,970$18,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,405$0
Total Invoice$27,430$33,405$17,582
Adjustments for Features-5,083-9,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,347$24,352$17,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Scion tC

Model Year201220122006
ModelSorentoSorentotC
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50  
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,455$11,750$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$9,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,083-9,0530

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122006
ModelSorentotC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in174.0 in
Width74.2 in69.1 in
Height67.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft335.4 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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