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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: $22,485

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,888

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModeltCOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXEX TurboSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $22,700 $24,700 $26,200
Base Invoice $18,416 $21,210 $23,080 $24,480
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229      
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Floor mats 184      
Fog lights 340      
Rear spoiler 444      
Metal pedals 79      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,250 2,150 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138      
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Floor mats 127      
Fog lights 255      
Rear spoiler 308      
Metal pedals 49      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785 1,785
Premium Package   2,010 1,920 1,790
Options (change) 2,305 4,250 4,150 4,000
Options (change) 1,677 3,795 3,705 3,575
Destination 795 750 750 750
Total Price $22,485 $27,700 $29,600 $30,950
Total Invoice $20,888 $25,755 $27,535 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $576
Model Year2016201120112011
ModeltCOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXEX TurboSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,485$27,700$29,600$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,615-4,465-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,485$23,085$25,135$25,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$2,625
Total Invoice$20,888$25,755$27,535$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-4,291-4,154-4,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,888$21,464$23,381$23,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,917$2,464

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201120112011
ModeltCOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXEX TurboSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,210$5,825$5,675$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615$4,465$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,291-4,154-4,877

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162011
ModeltCOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length176.6 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft315.4 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

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