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Scion xA vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion xA vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,939

Scion xA   
Difference: $4,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,670

Scion xA   
Difference: $5,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelxAOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $12,780 $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $12,140 $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Side curtain airbags 650          
Fog lights 350          
Satellite radio 449          
Floor mats 120          
Alloy wheels 665          
Rear spoiler 385          
Side curtain airbags 559          
Fog lights 245          
Satellite radio 359          
Floor mats 83          
Alloy wheels 459          
Rear spoiler 285          
Options (change) 2,619 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,990 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 540 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $15,939 $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450
Total Invoice $14,670 $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion xA vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion xA
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,996
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,059
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelxAOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$15,939$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-615-5,015-5,015-5,665-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,939$19,635$18,935$20,835$21,585$22,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$1,900$2,650$3,750
Total Invoice$14,670$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-603-4,696-4,696-5,303-3,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,670$19,242$17,729$19,509$20,207$21,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,513$0$1,780$2,478$3,515

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Features Comparison: Scion xA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelxAOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseLXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225 $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo mat$40     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   $50
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$1,760$2,375$6,775$6,775$7,425$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615$5,015$5,015$5,665$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-603-4,696-4,696-5,303-3,526

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Specifications Comparison: Scion xA vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelxAOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase93.3 in110.0 in
Length154.0 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in72.1 in
Height60.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,341 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.8 ft315.4 ft3

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