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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: $20,449

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,245

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelAltimaAltimatC
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $18,575
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $17,646
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler   360 385
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Satellite radio     449
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Rear spoiler   282 285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 2,200 1,260 1,144
Options (change) 1,907 1,062 869
Destination 625 625 730
Total Price $26,825 $30,285 $20,449
Total Invoice $24,778 $28,002 $19,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,966
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,179
Model Year200720072012
ModelAltimaAltimatC
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$26,825$30,285$20,449
Adjustments for Features-45-3,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,780$26,415$20,449
Cost Above Minimum$365$0$0
Total Invoice$24,778$28,002$19,245
Adjustments for Features-42-3,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,736$24,424$19,245
Cost Above Minimum$312$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year200720072012
ModelAltimaAltimatC
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,615$6,440$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$3,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-42-3,5780

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20072012
ModelAltimatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in174.0 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		17.934.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%

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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