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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: $22,698

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,302

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $25,140
Base Invoice $18,416 $23,453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Floor mats 184  
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Cargo net 55 50
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Premium Package   3,700
Universal garage door opener   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Floor mats 127  
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Cargo net 33 42
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
Premium Package   3,372
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,518 4,100
Options (change) 2,091 3,705
Destination 795 850
Total Price $22,698 $30,090
Total Invoice $21,302 $28,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,024
Model Year20162016
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$22,698$30,090
Adjustments for Features0-5,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,698$25,060
Total Invoice$21,302$28,008
Adjustments for Features0-4,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,302$23,326

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $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
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 row armrests $100
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,870$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,682

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016
ModeltCOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length176.6 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,219 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
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested212559%
Total Not Requested147541%

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