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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: $20,498

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,279

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModeltCSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $30,700 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $17,646 $29,154 $34,520 $37,540
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310      
Satellite radio 449      
Cargo net 49 50 50 50
Rear spoiler 385      
Cargo cover   125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225      
Satellite radio 359      
Cargo net 34 42 42 42
Rear spoiler 285      
Cargo cover   104 104 104
Options (change) 1,193 175 175 175
Options (change) 903 146 146 146
Destination 730 895 895 895
Total Price $20,498 $31,770 $37,770 $40,970
Total Invoice $19,279 $30,195 $35,561 $38,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,682
Model Year2012201520152015
ModeltCSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$20,498$31,770$37,770$40,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,455-9,330-10,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,498$27,315$28,440$30,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,125$3,485
Total Invoice$19,279$30,195$35,561$38,581
Adjustments for Features0-4,234-8,784-9,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,279$25,961$26,777$29,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$816$3,043

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2012201520152015
ModeltCSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$2,045$6,500$11,375$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455$9,330$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,234-8,784-9,577

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122015
ModeltCSorento
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length174.0 in184.4 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height55.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 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
14.736.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft372.5 ft3

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