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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: $18,749

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,411

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,548

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelAltimatC
Trim2.5 SBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,230 $16,300
Base Invoice $23,647 $15,485
Premium Package 2,070  
Convenience Package 1,220  
Rear spoiler 470 385
Fog lights 380 425
Side curtain airbags   650
Satellite radio   449
Premium Package 1,796  
Convenience Package 1,058  
Rear spoiler 375 285
Fog lights 292 320
Side curtain airbags   559
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 4,140 1,909
Options (change) 3,521 1,523
Destination 790 540
Total Price $30,160 $18,749
Total Invoice $27,958 $17,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,796
Model Year20132006
ModelAltimatC
Trim2.5 SBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,160$18,749
Adjustments for Features-2,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,340$18,749
Total Invoice$27,958$17,548
Adjustments for Features-2,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,344$17,548

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132006
ModelAltimatC
Trim2.5 SBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
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 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,690$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6140

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132006
ModelAltimatC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.3 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in174.0 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height55.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,126 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.2 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		8.235.4 ft3

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

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%
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 wheel150No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested12514%
Total Not Requested74586%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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