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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: $19,471

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,157

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModeltCOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,000 $23,500 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $16,150 $22,652 $23,902 $28,380
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310      
Satellite radio 449      
Cargo net 49 50 50 50
Cargo mat 104 95    
Rear spoiler 385      
Fog lights 425      
Metal pedals 79      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof   1,000    
Premium Package     2,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225      
Satellite radio 359      
Cargo net 34 42 42 42
Cargo mat 65 78    
Rear spoiler 285      
Fog lights 320      
Metal pedals 49      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Panoramic sunroof   932    
Premium Package     2,088  
Options (change) 1,801 1,495 2,700 400
Options (change) 1,337 1,343 2,421 333
Destination 670 895 895 895
Total Price $19,471 $25,890 $29,195 $31,795
Total Invoice $18,157 $24,890 $27,218 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,857
Model Year2009201820182018
ModeltCOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$19,471$25,890$29,195$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,930-6,655-8,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,471$21,960$22,540$23,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580$1,380
Total Invoice$18,157$24,890$27,218$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-3,778-6,204-7,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,157$21,112$21,014$21,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$98$0$721

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009201820182018
ModeltCOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$1,770$5,700$8,425$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930$6,655$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,778-6,204-7,873

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModeltCOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length174.0 in191.1 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft315.9 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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