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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: $19,833

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,628

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,100 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $16,245 $19,255 $19,665
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Satellite radio 449    
Fog lights 425    
Metal pedals 79    
4-speed automatic 800    
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Satellite radio 359    
Fog lights 320    
Metal pedals 49    
4-speed automatic 760    
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
Options (change) 2,063 2,270 2,100
Options (change) 1,713 2,025 1,875
Destination 670 675 675
Total Price $19,833 $23,635 $23,915
Total Invoice $18,628 $21,955 $22,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $234
Model Year201020092009
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$19,833$23,635$23,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,330-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,833$20,305$20,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$18,628$21,955$22,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,093-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,628$18,862$19,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$538

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$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  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$2,995$6,325$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,093-2,815

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102009
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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