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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: $22,656

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,232

Scion tC   
Difference: $693

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $19,895
Base Invoice $18,416 $18,510
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Floor mats 184  
Rear spoiler 444 200
Fog lights 340  
Door sill trim plates 129  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Premium Package   1,300
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Floor mats 127  
Rear spoiler 308 160
Fog lights 255  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
Premium Package   1,160
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 2,476 3,155
Options (change) 2,021 2,740
Destination 795 675
Total Price $22,656 $23,725
Total Invoice $21,232 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $407
Model Year20162008
ModeltCOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$22,656$23,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,656$22,535
Total Invoice$21,232$21,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,232$20,825

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
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 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
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$3,235$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,100

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
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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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
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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