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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: $19,754

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,735

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,940 $27,770 $18,575
Base Invoice $21,505 $25,732 $17,646
Premium Package 2,070    
Convenience Package 1,070    
Satellite radio     449
Premium Package 1,796    
Convenience Package 928    
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 3,140 0 449
Options (change) 2,724 0 359
Destination 750 750 730
Total Price $26,830 $28,520 $19,754
Total Invoice $24,979 $26,482 $18,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,574
Model Year201020102012
ModelAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4270hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,830$28,520$19,754
Adjustments for Features-720-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,110$27,600$19,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0
Total Invoice$24,979$26,482$18,735
Adjustments for Features-670-8540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,309$25,628$18,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,319$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year201020102012
ModelAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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$2,915$3,115$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-670-8540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20102012
ModelAltimatC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.3 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in174.0 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,061 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
8.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.234.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested59568%

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