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Nissan Altima vs. Scion iQ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Scion iQ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,995

Scion iQ   
Difference: $8,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaiQ
Trim2.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,140 $24,200 $25,785 $28,995 $35,510 $15,265
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 730
Total Price $24,025 $25,085 $26,670 $29,880 $36,395 $15,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion iQ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion iQ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,575
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaiQ
Trim2.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V694hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVTCVTCVT-7CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9160, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18175/60-16
Total Price$24,025$25,085$26,670$29,880$36,395$15,995
Adjustments for Features-1,545-3,020-3,595-5,545-9,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,480$22,065$23,075$24,335$26,975$15,995
Cost Above Minimum$415$0$1,010$2,270$4,910$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion iQ

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaiQ
Trim2.5 S2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Predictive forward collision warning    $250 
Rear window airbag     $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver     $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger     $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rear air vents   $100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200    
Sunroof    $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100 
HD radio     $50
Navigation system    $600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information    $25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass   $0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,565$5,040$5,615$7,565$11,440$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$3,020$3,595$5,545$9,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-57-107-119-164-2290

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion iQ

Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaiQ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in78.7 in
Length191.9 in120.1 in
Width72.0 in66.1 in
Height57.8 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.8.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in33.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in28.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.416.7 ft3

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