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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,449

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,195

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfindertC
TrimSVSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,910 $34,850 $39,550 $18,575
Base Invoice $29,095 $31,770 $36,048 $17,646
Cargo Package 200 200 200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       310
Rear spoiler       385
Satellite radio       449
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,000
Cargo Package 167 167 167  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       225
Rear spoiler       285
Satellite radio       359
6-speed shiftable automatic       950
Options (change) 200 200 200 2,144
Options (change) 167 167 167 1,819
Destination 845 845 845 730
Total Price $32,955 $35,895 $40,595 $21,449
Total Invoice $30,107 $32,782 $37,060 $20,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,190
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfindertC
TrimSVSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6260hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20225/45-18
Total Price$32,955$35,895$40,595$21,449
Adjustments for Features-2,885-5,910-7,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,070$29,985$32,635$21,449
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$2,650$0
Total Invoice$30,107$32,782$37,060$20,195
Adjustments for Features-2,636-5,397-7,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,471$27,385$29,793$20,195
Cost Above Minimum$86$0$2,408$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Scion tC

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfindertC
TrimSVSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras  $500 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150 
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 with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system  $600 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
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$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,430$9,455$11,505$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$5,910$7,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,636-5,397-7,2670

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Scion tC

Model Year20132012
ModelPathfindertC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in106.3 in
Length197.2 in174.0 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height69.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SV

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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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