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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: $19,164

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,023

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,300 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $15,485 $19,620 $20,370
Side curtain airbags 650    
Satellite radio 449    
Fog lights 425    
4-speed automatic 800    
Premium Package     2,000
Side curtain airbags 559    
Satellite radio 359    
Fog lights 320    
4-speed automatic 760    
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 2,324 0 2,000
Options (change) 1,998 0 1,790
Destination 540 695 695
Total Price $19,164 $21,690 $24,670
Total Invoice $18,023 $20,315 $22,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $531
Model Year200620102010
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$19,164$21,690$24,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,880-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,164$19,810$21,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,355
Total Invoice$18,023$20,315$22,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,761-3,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,023$18,554$19,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,054

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620102010
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,820$4,700$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,761-3,247

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModeltCOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length174.0 in189.0 in
Width69.1 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,970 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

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