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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: $9,351

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,548

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,460 $28,570 $32,690 $16,300
Base Invoice $23,729 $26,621 $30,453 $15,485
Convenience Package 1,350      
Rear spoiler 405 405 405 385
Sunroof   800    
Side curtain airbags       650
Fog lights       425
Satellite radio       449
Convenience Package 1,194      
Rear spoiler 344 344 344 285
Sunroof   708    
Side curtain airbags       559
Fog lights       320
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 1,755 1,205 405 1,909
Options (change) 1,538 1,052 344 1,523
Destination 885 885 885 540
Total Price $28,100 $30,660 $33,980 $18,749
Total Invoice $26,152 $28,558 $31,682 $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: $5,381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,909
Model Year2017201720172006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,100$30,660$33,980$18,749
Adjustments for Features-3,970-5,395-7,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,130$25,265$26,510$18,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$2,380$0
Total Invoice$26,152$28,558$31,682$17,548
Adjustments for Features-3,695-5,025-6,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,457$23,533$24,717$17,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,076$2,260$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year2017201720172006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,190$7,615$9,690$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,970$5,395$7,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,695-5,025-6,9650

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20172006
ModelAltimatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in174.0 in
Width72.0 in69.1 in
Height57.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.435.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

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

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