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Scion tC vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,665

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $585

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,831

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $75

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModeltCForteForte
TrimBaseLXEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,000 $18,200 $22,100
Base Invoice $16,150 $17,463 $20,966
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385    
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Rear bumper protector 58 75 75
Cargo mat 104 95 95
Fog lights 425    
4-speed automatic 800    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285    
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 34 42 42
Rear bumper protector 38 62 62
Cargo mat 65 78 78
Fog lights 320    
4-speed automatic 760    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 2,580 570 570
Options (change) 2,086 473 473
Destination 670 895 895
Total Price $20,250 $19,665 $23,565
Total Invoice $18,906 $18,831 $22,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $532
Model Year200920182018
ModeltCForteForte
TrimBaseLXEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$20,250$19,665$23,565
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,600$19,665$20,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145
Total Invoice$18,906$18,831$22,334
Adjustments for Features-6070-2,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,299$18,831$19,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920182018
ModeltCForteForte
TrimBaseLXEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,495$2,845$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-6070-2,611

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModeltCForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length174.0 in171.3 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,970 lb.2,928 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft356.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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