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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: $21,260

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,813

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,725 $30,500
Base Invoice $17,789 $28,380
Floor mats 184  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Fog lights 340  
Rear spoiler 444  
Metal pedals 79  
Satellite radio 449  
Cargo net 55 50
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats 127  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Fog lights 255  
Rear spoiler 308  
Metal pedals 49  
Satellite radio 359  
Cargo net 33 42
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 1,780 400
Options (change) 1,269 333
Destination 755 895
Total Price $21,260 $31,795
Total Invoice $19,813 $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: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,992
Model Year20132018
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,260$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-7,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,260$24,490
Total Invoice$19,813$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-6,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,813$22,805

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $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$1,070$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,803

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018
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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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Kia Optima specs.

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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