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Scion iA vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion iA vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,495

Scion iA   
Difference: $7,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,710

Scion iA   
Difference: $6,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModeliAAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,700 $22,430 $26,270 $25,110 $26,800
Base Invoice $14,915 $21,028 $24,424 $23,272 $25,116
Alloy wheels   570      
Alloy wheels   494      
Options (change) 0 570 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 494 0 0 0
Destination 795 760 760 760 760
Total Price $16,495 $23,760 $27,030 $25,870 $27,560
Total Invoice $15,710 $22,282 $25,184 $24,032 $25,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iA vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iA
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,076
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModeliAAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine106hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$16,495$23,760$27,030$25,870$27,560
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,720-1,870-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,495$22,810$22,310$24,000$26,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$1,690$4,450
Total Invoice$15,710$22,282$25,184$24,032$25,876
Adjustments for Features0-891-4,398-1,737-751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,710$21,391$20,786$22,295$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$0$1,509$4,339

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Features Comparison: Scion iA vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162011201120112011
ModeliAAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50    
USB port$25    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25  $25
Compass  $0  
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$1,370$2,320$6,090$3,240$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,720$1,870$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-891-4,398-1,737-751

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iA vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162011
ModeliAAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in109.3 in
Length171.7 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,386 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft315.3 ft3

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