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Scion tC vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,017

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,564

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModeltCCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimBasePremiumTechnologyLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $32,290 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $18,416 $30,408 $36,328 $41,320
Floor mats 184      
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229      
Fog lights 340      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Cargo net 55 50 50 50
Cargo mat   95 95  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000    
Luxury Package   3,000    
Floor mats 127      
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138      
Fog lights 255      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Cargo net 33 42 42 42
Cargo mat   78 78  
Panoramic sunroof   981    
Luxury Package   2,475    
Options (change) 1,837 4,145 145 50
Options (change) 1,353 3,576 120 42
Destination 795 900 900 900
Total Price $22,017 $37,335 $40,335 $45,640
Total Invoice $20,564 $34,884 $37,348 $42,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,838
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,080
Model Year2016201820182018
ModeltCCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimBasePremiumTechnologyLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8630, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$22,017$37,335$40,335$45,640
Adjustments for Features0-6,380-10,480-12,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,017$30,955$29,855$32,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$3,105
Total Invoice$20,564$34,884$37,348$42,262
Adjustments for Features0-5,961-9,704-11,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,564$28,923$27,644$30,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,279$0$2,876

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2016201820182018
ModeltCCadenzaCadenzaCadenza
TrimBasePremiumTechnologyLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
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
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $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
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$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,445$7,825$11,925$14,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,380$10,480$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,961-9,704-11,742

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162018
ModeltCCadenza
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.4 in
Length176.6 in195.7 in
Width70.7 in73.6 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Approach detection25No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85037%
Total Not Requested142563%

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