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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: $17,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,328

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,575 $31,100 $39,900
Base Invoice $17,646 $29,522 $37,502
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385    
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo net 49 50 50
Metal pedals 79    
Touring Package   2,900  
Premium Package   2,500  
Cargo cover   150 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285    
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo net 34 42 42
Metal pedals 49    
Touring Package   2,703  
Premium Package   2,305  
Cargo cover   120 120
Options (change) 1,272 5,600 200
Options (change) 952 5,170 162
Destination 730 895 895
Total Price $20,577 $37,595 $40,995
Total Invoice $19,328 $35,587 $38,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,540
Model Year201220162016
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$20,577$37,595$40,995
Adjustments for Features0-8,155-10,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,577$29,440$30,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,435
Total Invoice$19,328$35,587$38,559
Adjustments for Features0-7,719-9,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,328$27,868$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,172

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220162016
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$495$8,650$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,155$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,719-9,519

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122016
ModeltCSorento
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.4 in
Length174.0 in187.4 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height55.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,060 lb.3,878 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.738.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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