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Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,898

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,677

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,400 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $15,580 $26,490 $31,125
Side curtain airbags 650    
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Fog lights 425    
Rear spoiler 385    
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Side curtain airbags 559    
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 34 40 40
Fog lights 320    
Rear spoiler 285    
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 1,958 175 1,675
Options (change) 1,557 140 1,480
Destination 540 800 800
Total Price $18,898 $28,925 $35,625
Total Invoice $17,677 $27,430 $33,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,670
Model Year200720122012
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$18,898$28,925$35,625
Adjustments for Features0-5,360-9,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,898$23,565$25,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,405
Total Invoice$17,677$27,430$33,405
Adjustments for Features0-5,083-9,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,677$22,347$24,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,005

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200720122012
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50 
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,095$7,455$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,360$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,083-9,053

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20072012
ModeltCSorento
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length174.0 in183.9 in
Width69.1 in74.2 in
Height55.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.837.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft372.5 ft3

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