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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: $23,853

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $982

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,527

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModeltCOptima
TrimMonogram SeriesEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,400 $20,690
Base Invoice $20,329 $19,255
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Door sill trim plates 129  
Fog lights 340  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Navigation system   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Fog lights 255  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 1,698 3,470
Options (change) 1,443 3,100
Destination 755 675
Total Price $23,853 $24,835
Total Invoice $22,527 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $373
Model Year20142009
ModeltCOptima
TrimMonogram SeriesEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$23,853$24,835
Adjustments for Features0-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,853$24,695
Total Invoice$22,527$23,030
Adjustments for Features0-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,527$22,900

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModeltCOptima
TrimMonogram SeriesEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$3,685$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModeltCOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length176.6 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,132 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 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 seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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