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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: $7,651

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,245

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,460 $28,570 $32,690 $18,575
Base Invoice $23,729 $26,621 $30,453 $17,646
Convenience Package 1,350      
Rear spoiler 405 405 405 385
Sunroof   800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       310
Satellite radio       449
Convenience Package 1,194      
Rear spoiler 344 344 344 285
Sunroof   708    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       225
Satellite radio       359
Options (change) 1,755 1,205 405 1,144
Options (change) 1,538 1,052 344 869
Destination 885 885 885 730
Total Price $28,100 $30,660 $33,980 $20,449
Total Invoice $26,152 $28,558 $31,682 $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: $4,806
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,259
Model Year2017201720172012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimatC
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,100$30,660$33,980$20,449
Adjustments for Features-2,845-4,270-6,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,255$26,390$27,635$20,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$2,380$0
Total Invoice$26,152$28,558$31,682$19,245
Adjustments for Features-2,648-3,977-5,9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,504$24,581$25,766$19,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,077$2,262$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year2017201720172012
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 
6-speed manual   $150
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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$5,015$6,440$8,515$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$4,270$6,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,648-3,977-5,9160

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20172012
ModelAltimatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in174.0 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.434.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested117582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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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