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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: $22,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $437

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,159

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,416 $17,605
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Floor mats 184 85
Rear spoiler 444 220
Fog lights 340  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Floor mats 127 65
Rear spoiler 308 169
Fog lights 255  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 2,347 2,400
Options (change) 1,921 1,964
Destination 795 590
Total Price $22,527 $22,090
Total Invoice $21,132 $20,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $467
Model Year20162006
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,527$22,090
Adjustments for Features-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,992$22,090
Total Invoice$21,132$20,159
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,692$20,159

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,885$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4400

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModeltCOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in185.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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