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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: $20,833

Scion tC   
Difference: $857

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,664

Scion tC   
Difference: $651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,275 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $17,361 $19,620 $20,370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Satellite radio 449    
Metal pedals 79    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Premium Package     2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Satellite radio 359    
Metal pedals 49    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 1,838 0 2,000
Options (change) 1,583 0 1,790
Destination 720 695 695
Total Price $20,833 $21,690 $24,670
Total Invoice $19,664 $20,315 $22,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion tC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103
Model Year201120102010
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$20,833$21,690$24,670
Adjustments for Features0-805-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,833$20,885$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,280
Total Invoice$19,664$20,315$22,855
Adjustments for Features0-754-2,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,664$19,561$20,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$973

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120102010
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $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
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$2,945$3,750$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-754-2,321

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
ModeltCOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length174.0 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

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