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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: $20,498

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,279

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $18,575
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $17,646
Bluetooth cell phone link 300 300  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler 270   385
Satellite radio   350 449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Cargo net     49
Bluetooth cell phone link 260 260  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler 207   285
Satellite radio   304 359
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Cargo net     34
Options (change) 2,070 2,150 1,193
Options (change) 1,767 1,864 903
Destination 605 605 730
Total Price $30,575 $32,755 $20,498
Total Invoice $27,883 $29,906 $19,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,377
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,575$32,755$20,498
Adjustments for Features-1,345-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,230$29,885$20,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$0
Total Invoice$27,883$29,906$19,279
Adjustments for Features-1,227-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,656$27,286$19,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,915$5,440$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$2,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,227-2,6200

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in174.0 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.534.5 ft3

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

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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