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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: $21,280

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $1,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,092

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $1,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModeltCForte
TrimBaseKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,210 $16,995
Base Invoice $18,249 $16,190
Bespoke Audio System 1,198  
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 55 40
Fog lights 340  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150 1,000
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Bespoke Audio System 849  
Floor mats 127  
Cargo net 33 32
Fog lights 255  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093 950
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 2,927 3,590
Options (change) 2,357 3,207
Destination 770 695
Total Price $22,907 $21,280
Total Invoice $21,376 $20,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,247
Model Year20152011
ModeltCForte
TrimBaseKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine179hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,907$21,280
Adjustments for Features-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,867$21,280
Total Invoice$21,376$20,092
Adjustments for Features-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,339$20,092

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152011
ModeltCForte
TrimBaseKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-370

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152011
ModeltCForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in176.4 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height55.7 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.2,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82552%
Total Not Requested77548%

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