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Scion FR-S vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion FR-S vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,625

Kia Optima S   
Difference: $2,454

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,733

Kia Optima S   
Difference: $1,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelFR-SOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSEXSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,305 $23,500 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $24,040 $22,652 $23,902 $28,380
Cargo mat 90 95    
Rear spoiler 399      
Fog lights 490      
Floor mats   135    
Cargo mat 60 78    
Rear spoiler 300      
Fog lights 365      
Floor mats   108    
Options (change) 979 230 0 0
Options (change) 725 186 0 0
Destination 795 895 895 895
Total Price $27,079 $24,625 $26,495 $31,395
Total Invoice $25,560 $23,733 $24,797 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,120
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelFR-SOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSEXSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp H4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,079$24,625$26,495$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-4,655-8,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,079$21,870$21,840$22,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0$850
Total Invoice$25,560$23,733$24,797$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,655-4,357-8,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,560$21,078$20,440$21,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$638$0$718

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Features Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelFR-SOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSEXSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,595$4,350$6,250$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755$4,655$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,655-4,357-8,117

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Specifications Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelFR-SOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length166.7 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height50.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft315.9 ft3

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