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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: $19,844 Scion tC | |||||
| Difference: $5,856 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,476 Scion tC | |||||
| Difference: $5,494 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | tC | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Base | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $16,400 | $22,700 | $24,700 | $26,200 | $26,500 |
| Base Invoice | $15,580 | $21,210 | $23,080 | $24,480 | $24,760 |
| Side curtain airbags | 650 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 449 | ||||
| Fog lights | 425 | ||||
| Body kit | 995 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 385 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 2,150 | 2,000 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 559 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 359 | ||||
| Fog lights | 320 | ||||
| Body kit | 833 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 285 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,010 | 1,920 | 1,790 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,904 | 2,250 | 2,150 | 2,000 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,356 | 2,010 | 1,920 | 1,790 | 0 |
| Destination | 540 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $19,844 | $25,700 | $27,600 | $28,950 | $27,250 |
| Total Invoice | $18,476 | $23,970 | $25,750 | $27,020 | $25,510 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $151 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173 | |||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | tC | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Base | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 160hp I4 | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H |
| 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 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 205/65-16 |
| Total Price | $19,844 | $25,700 | $27,600 | $28,950 | $27,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,705 | -5,705 | -6,255 | -2,510 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,844 | $19,995 | $21,895 | $22,695 | $24,740 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,900 | $2,700 | $4,745 |
| Total Invoice | $18,476 | $23,970 | $25,750 | $27,020 | $25,510 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,321 | -5,323 | -5,838 | -2,350 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,476 | $18,649 | $20,427 | $21,182 | $23,160 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,778 | $2,533 | $4,511 |
Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | tC | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Base | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid |
| 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 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive, small | $5 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,395 | $8,100 | $8,100 | $8,650 | $4,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,705 | $5,705 | $6,255 | $2,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,321 | -5,323 | -5,838 | -2,350 |
Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 |
| Model | tC | Optima |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 174.0 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,906 lb. | 3,207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.2 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.6 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.3 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.6 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 48% |
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