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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: $20,000

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,886

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,000 $33,240 $18,575
Base Invoice $28,396 $30,444 $17,646
Rear spoiler 380 380 385
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Rear spoiler 303 303 285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Options (change) 380 380 695
Options (change) 303 303 510
Destination 790 790 730
Total Price $32,170 $34,410 $20,000
Total Invoice $29,489 $31,537 $18,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,476
Model Year201320132012
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,170$34,410$20,000
Adjustments for Features-2,320-3,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,850$30,840$20,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$29,489$31,537$18,886
Adjustments for Features-2,127-3,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,362$28,265$18,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Model Year201320132012
ModelMaximaMaximatC
TrimSSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
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$4,415$5,665$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$3,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,127-3,2720

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132012
ModelMaximatC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in174.0 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.234.5 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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