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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: $19,997 Scion tC | ||||||
| Difference: $5,543 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,575 Scion tC | ||||||
| Difference: $6,024 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | tC | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Base | S | EX | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $16,400 | $23,500 | $25,600 | $30,990 | $35,210 | $30,500 |
| Base Invoice | $15,580 | $22,652 | $23,902 | $28,752 | $32,743 | $28,380 |
| Side curtain airbags | 650 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 449 | |||||
| Cargo net | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cargo mat | 104 | 95 | 95 | 95 | ||
| Body kit | 995 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 385 | |||||
| Fog lights | 425 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,300 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | 559 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 359 | |||||
| Cargo net | 34 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Cargo mat | 65 | 78 | 78 | 78 | ||
| Body kit | 833 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 285 | |||||
| Fog lights | 320 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 932 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,088 | |||||
| Options (change) | 3,057 | 1,145 | 2,350 | 145 | 145 | 50 |
| Options (change) | 2,455 | 1,052 | 2,130 | 120 | 120 | 42 |
| Destination | 540 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,919 | 0 |
| Total Price | $19,997 | $25,540 | $28,845 | $32,030 | $31,331 | $31,445 |
| Total Invoice | $18,575 | $24,599 | $26,927 | $29,767 | $28,839 | $29,317 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,463 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,859 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | tC | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Base | S | EX | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 160hp I4 | 185hp I4 | 185hp I4 | 154hp I4 H | 154hp I4 PiH | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 630, 10 | 630, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $19,997 | $25,540 | $28,845 | $32,030 | $31,331 | $31,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,080 | -6,955 | -5,430 | -5,280 | -8,530 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $19,997 | $21,460 | $21,890 | $26,600 | $26,051 | $22,915 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $430 | $5,140 | $4,591 | $1,455 |
| Total Invoice | $18,575 | $24,599 | $26,927 | $29,767 | $28,839 | $29,317 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,930 | -6,493 | -5,046 | -4,860 | -7,953 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,575 | $20,669 | $20,434 | $24,721 | $23,979 | $21,364 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $235 | $0 | $4,287 | $3,545 | $930 |
Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | tC | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | Base | S | EX | Hybrid EX | Plug-in Hybrid EX | SX |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 10 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| 3.3 kW onboard charger | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||||
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $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 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,970 | $7,050 | $9,925 | $8,400 | $8,250 | $11,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,080 | $6,955 | $5,430 | $5,280 | $8,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,930 | -6,493 | -5,046 | -4,860 | -7,953 |
Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 |
| 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 S
| Panoramic sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Rear reading lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 11% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Rear reading lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 47% |
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