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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: $18,300

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,189

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,000 $33,240 $16,300
Base Invoice $28,396 $30,444 $15,485
Rear spoiler 380 380 385
Side curtain airbags     650
Fog lights     425
Rear spoiler 303 303 285
Side curtain airbags     559
Fog lights     320
Options (change) 380 380 1,460
Options (change) 303 303 1,164
Destination 790 790 540
Total Price $32,170 $34,410 $18,300
Total Invoice $29,489 $31,537 $17,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,211
Model Year201320132006
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,170$34,410$18,300
Adjustments for Features-3,370-4,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$29,790$18,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$29,489$31,537$17,189
Adjustments for Features-3,089-4,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,400$27,303$17,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Model Year201320132006
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,515$6,765$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,370$4,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,089-4,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132006
ModelMaximatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in174.0 in
Width73.2 in69.1 in
Height57.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.235.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

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

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