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Scion tC vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Scion tC vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $19,897 Scion tC | |||||
| Difference: $6,143 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,480 Scion tC | |||||
| Difference: $5,865 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | tC | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Base | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $16,300 | $25,140 | $32,195 | $29,940 | $36,040 |
| Base Invoice | $15,485 | $23,453 | $29,856 | $27,865 | $33,435 |
| Side curtain airbags | 650 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 449 | ||||
| Cargo net | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Body kit | 995 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 385 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 104 | ||||
| Fog lights | 425 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,380 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 559 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 359 | ||||
| Cargo net | 34 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Body kit | 833 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 285 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 65 | ||||
| Fog lights | 320 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,212 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,057 | 50 | 2,430 | 50 | 50 |
| Options (change) | 2,455 | 42 | 2,254 | 42 | 42 |
| Destination | 540 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $19,897 | $26,040 | $35,475 | $30,840 | $36,940 |
| Total Invoice | $18,480 | $24,345 | $32,960 | $28,757 | $34,327 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,938 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,934 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | tC | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Base | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 160hp I4 | 185hp I4 | 159hp I4 H | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | ?, 6 | 550, 12 | ?, 6 | 630, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $19,897 | $26,040 | $35,475 | $30,840 | $36,940 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,205 | -8,665 | -6,205 | -11,155 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,897 | $21,835 | $26,810 | $24,635 | $25,785 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,975 | $2,800 | $3,950 |
| Total Invoice | $18,480 | $24,345 | $32,960 | $28,757 | $34,327 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,931 | -8,051 | -5,786 | -10,366 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,480 | $20,414 | $24,909 | $22,971 | $23,961 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,495 | $2,557 | $3,547 |
Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | tC | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Base | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,235 | $7,440 | $11,900 | $9,440 | $14,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,205 | $8,665 | $6,205 | $11,155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,931 | -8,051 | -5,786 | -10,366 |
Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | tC | Optima |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 174.0 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,906 lb. | 3,220 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.2 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.6 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 31% |
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