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Scion tC vs. Kia Niro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Kia Niro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,602

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,344

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModeltCNiroNiro
TrimBaseEXTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $26,150 $32,000
Base Invoice $17,646 $24,843 $30,370
Rear spoiler 385    
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Cargo mat 104 95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 285    
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 34 42 42
Cargo mat 65 78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Options (change) 1,297 145 145
Options (change) 968 120 120
Destination 730 940 940
Total Price $20,602 $27,235 $33,085
Total Invoice $19,344 $25,903 $31,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Niro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,938
Model Year201220182018
ModeltCNiroNiro
TrimBaseEXTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4104hp I4 H104hp I4 H
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$20,602$27,235$33,085
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-9,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,602$24,055$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$19,344$25,903$31,430
Adjustments for Features0-3,024-9,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,344$22,879$22,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$597$0

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Niro

Model Year201220182018
ModeltCNiroNiro
TrimBaseEXTouring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,695$5,875$12,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,024-9,148

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Niro

Model Year20122018
ModeltCNiro
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length174.0 in171.5 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,107 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in48.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft354.5 ft3

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