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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: $21,049

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,658

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,725 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $17,789 $25,023 $33,481
Floor mats 184    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Rear spoiler 444    
Metal pedals 79    
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 55 50 50
Door sill trim plates 129    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats 127    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Rear spoiler 308    
Metal pedals 49    
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 33 42 42
Door sill trim plates 100    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 1,569 400 400
Options (change) 1,114 333 333
Destination 755 895 895
Total Price $21,049 $28,150 $37,385
Total Invoice $19,658 $26,251 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,581
Model Year201320172017
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,049$28,150$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-11,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,049$24,920$26,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135
Total Invoice$19,658$26,251$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-3,012-10,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,658$23,239$24,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$951

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320172017
ModeltCOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,520$5,750$13,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$11,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,012-10,519

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132017
ModeltCOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length174.0 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,060 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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