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Scion tC vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,798

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,602

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $23,500 $25,600
Base Invoice $18,416 $22,652 $23,902
Floor mats 184 135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Cargo net 55 50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo mat   95  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000  
Premium Package     2,300
Floor mats 127 108  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Cargo net 33 42 42
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo mat   78  
Panoramic sunroof   932  
Premium Package     2,088
Options (change) 1,618 1,630 2,700
Options (change) 1,391 1,451 2,421
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $21,798 $26,025 $29,195
Total Invoice $20,602 $24,998 $27,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,927
Model Year201620182018
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4185hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$21,798$26,025$29,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-5,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,798$23,645$24,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$20,602$24,998$27,218
Adjustments for Features0-2,286-4,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,602$22,712$22,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$0

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620182018
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,945$4,325$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,286-4,689

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModeltCOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length176.6 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

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