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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: $20,577

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,328

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $17,646 $26,490 $31,125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Rear spoiler 385    
Metal pedals 79    
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 34 40 40
Rear spoiler 285    
Metal pedals 49    
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 1,272 175 1,675
Options (change) 952 140 1,480
Destination 730 800 800
Total Price $20,577 $28,925 $35,625
Total Invoice $19,328 $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: $4,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,299
Model Year201220122012
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$20,577$28,925$35,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,010-8,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,577$24,915$27,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$19,328$27,430$33,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,803-8,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,328$23,627$25,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,742

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122012
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100  
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75 $75
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$2,370$6,380$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,010$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,803-8,036

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModeltCSorento
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length174.0 in183.9 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height55.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,060 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
14.7 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.737.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft372.5 ft3

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