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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: $20,450

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,426

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModeltCSorento
TrimBaseLX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $22,195
Base Invoice $17,646 $21,045
All-weather floor mats 145 75
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
All-weather floor mats 100 57
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Options (change) 1,145 75
Options (change) 1,050 57
Destination 730 700
Total Price $20,450 $22,970
Total Invoice $19,426 $21,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,008
Model Year20122008
ModeltCSorento
TrimBaseLX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4242hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/70-16
Total Price$20,450$22,970
Adjustments for Features-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,785$22,970
Total Invoice$19,426$21,802
Adjustments for Features-6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,794$21,802

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122008
ModeltCSorento
TrimBaseLX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$3,970$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6320

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122008
ModeltCSorento
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length174.0 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in73.3 in
Height55.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft366.4 ft3

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