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Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,461

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,872

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $19,385
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $18,416
Floor mats 300 300 184
Rear spoiler 405 405 444
Bespoke Audio System     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Cargo net     55
Door sill trim plates     129
Fog lights     340
Floor mats 234 234 127
Rear spoiler 344 344 308
Bespoke Audio System     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Cargo net     33
Door sill trim plates     100
Fog lights     255
Options (change) 705 705 2,281
Options (change) 578 578 1,661
Destination 885 885 795
Total Price $39,280 $42,530 $22,461
Total Invoice $36,645 $39,675 $20,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,037
Model Year201820182016
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,280$42,530$22,461
Adjustments for Features-7,220-9,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,060$32,810$22,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,645$39,675$20,872
Adjustments for Features-6,736-9,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,909$30,607$20,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Model Year201820182016
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,440$10,940$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,220$9,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,736-9,0680

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182016
ModelMaximatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in176.6 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
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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