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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: $22,638

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,878

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,210 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $18,249 $26,490 $31,125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Bespoke Audio System 1,198    
Cargo net 55 50 50
Floor mats 184 115 115
Fog lights 340    
Rear spoiler 444    
Metal pedals 79    
Door sill trim plates 129    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Cargo cover   125 125
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Bespoke Audio System 849    
Cargo net 33 40 40
Floor mats 127 95 95
Fog lights 255    
Rear spoiler 308    
Metal pedals 49    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Cargo cover   100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 2,658 5,590 1,790
Options (change) 1,859 4,965 1,575
Destination 770 800 800
Total Price $22,638 $34,340 $35,740
Total Invoice $20,878 $32,255 $33,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,671
Model Year201520122012
ModeltCSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$22,638$34,340$35,740
Adjustments for Features0-7,140-7,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,638$27,200$27,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$20,878$32,255$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-6,706-7,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,878$25,549$26,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201520122012
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
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 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $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
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$1,060$8,200$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,140$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,706-7,316

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152012
ModeltCSorento
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in183.9 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height55.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,606 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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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135039%
Total Not Requested210061%

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