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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: $21,778

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,404

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelAltimatC
Trim3.5 SEBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,390 $19,385
Base Invoice $24,456 $18,416
Stability control 600  
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 3,200  
Door sill trim plates 85 129
Bespoke Audio System   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   229
Fog lights   340
Stability control 520  
Technology Package 1,735  
Premium Package 2,776  
Door sill trim plates 63 100
Bespoke Audio System   700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   138
Fog lights   255
Options (change) 5,885 1,598
Options (change) 5,094 1,193
Destination 695 795
Total Price $32,970 $21,778
Total Invoice $30,245 $20,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,369
Model Year20092016
ModelAltimatC
Trim3.5 SEBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,970$21,778
Adjustments for Features-2,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,275$21,778
Total Invoice$30,245$20,404
Adjustments for Features-2,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,773$20,404

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092016
ModelAltimatC
Trim3.5 SEBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,715$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4720

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092016
ModelAltimatC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.3 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,077 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.434.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35012%
Total Not Requested267588%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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