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Scion xB vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion xB vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,879

Scion xB   
Difference: $3,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,563

Scion xB   
Difference: $3,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelxBOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseLXEXSXHybrid LXHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,300 $21,350 $23,650 $26,800 $25,900 $31,950
Base Invoice $15,485 $20,400 $22,095 $25,040 $24,210 $29,555
Fog lights 350          
Alloy wheels 665          
Satellite radio 449          
Rear spoiler 385          
Fog lights 245          
Alloy wheels 459          
Satellite radio 359          
Rear spoiler 285          
Options (change) 1,849 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,348 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 730 800 800 800 800 800
Total Price $18,879 $22,150 $24,450 $27,600 $26,700 $32,750
Total Invoice $17,563 $21,200 $22,895 $25,840 $25,010 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion xB vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion xB
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,331
Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelxBOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseLXEXSXHybrid LXHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/65-16215/55-17225/45-18205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$18,879$22,150$24,450$27,600$26,700$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-630-3,205-3,930-1,805-7,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,879$21,520$21,245$23,670$24,895$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$2,425$3,650$3,845
Total Invoice$17,563$21,200$22,895$25,840$25,010$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-603-3,001-3,679-1,691-7,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,563$20,597$19,894$22,161$23,319$23,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$703$0$2,267$3,425$3,361

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Features Comparison: Scion xB vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelxBOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseLXEXSXHybrid LXHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under second row seats$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
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$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    $25
HD radio$50    $50
iPod integration$100     
Media drive, small     $5
Navigation system     $600
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Traffic information     $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio     $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$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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats     $200
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50 
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Metal pedals   $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $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 recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$1,420$2,050$4,625$5,350$3,225$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630$3,205$3,930$1,805$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-603-3,001-3,679-1,691-7,100

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Specifications Comparison: Scion xB vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
ModelxBOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length167.3 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in
Height62.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom41.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.9 ft315.4 ft3

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