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Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,188

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,054

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $18,575
Base Invoice $18,331 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $17,646
Special Edition Premium Package 1,300          
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800 800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260   230      
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350 350 449
Sunroof   900        
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800 800  
Sport Package     1,250      
Cargo net           49
Rear spoiler           385
Special Edition Premium Package 1,127          
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694 694      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198   172      
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304 304 359
Sunroof   780        
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694 694  
Sport Package     1,085      
Cargo net           34
Rear spoiler           285
Options (change) 2,710 2,050 3,430 1,150 1,150 883
Options (change) 2,323 1,778 2,949 998 998 678
Destination 605 605 605 605 605 730
Total Price $22,915 $26,605 $27,635 $29,155 $31,405 $20,188
Total Invoice $21,259 $24,682 $25,380 $26,943 $29,024 $19,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,177
Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$22,915$26,605$27,635$29,155$31,405$20,188
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-450-3,375-2,725-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,915$24,180$27,185$25,780$28,680$19,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$4,270$2,865$5,765$0
Total Invoice$21,259$24,682$25,380$26,943$29,024$19,054
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-413-3,119-2,518-972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,259$22,432$24,967$23,824$26,506$18,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,173$3,708$2,565$5,247$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year200620062006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
4-speed automatic $800    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Stability control     $400
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325 
CD player$125 $125  $125
HD radio     $50
iPod integration     $100
MP3-compatible player     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Compass$0 $0   
Fog lights  $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,065$4,490$2,515$5,440$4,790$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$450$3,375$2,725$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,250-413-3,119-2,518-972

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in174.0 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.634.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Special Edition Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alarm100No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested176573%
Total Not Requested64527%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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