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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: $22,040

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $487

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $727

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $19,395
Base Invoice $18,416 $18,045
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Floor mats 184  
Rear spoiler 444 200
Fog lights 340  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
2.7L V6   1,005
Sunroof   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Floor mats 127  
Rear spoiler 308 160
Fog lights 255  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
2.7L V6   845
Sunroof   715
Options (change) 2,347 2,005
Options (change) 1,921 1,720
Destination 795 640
Total Price $22,527 $22,040
Total Invoice $21,132 $20,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion tC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $198
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84
Model Year20162007
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$22,527$22,040
Adjustments for Features-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,842$22,040
Total Invoice$21,132$20,405
Adjustments for Features-6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,489$20,405

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162007
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
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
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$4,260$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6430

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162007
ModeltCOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length176.6 in186.4 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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