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Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,962

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,531

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620102010
ModeltCAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,385 $22,940 $27,770
Base Invoice $18,416 $21,505 $25,732
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Floor mats 184 175 175
Door sill trim plates 129 85 85
Fog lights 340 310  
Premium Package   2,070 1,420
Convenience Package   1,070  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Leather Package   2,060 2,060
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Floor mats 127 134 134
Door sill trim plates 100 63 63
Fog lights 255 251  
Premium Package   1,796 1,232
Convenience Package   928  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Leather Package   1,787 1,787
Options (change) 1,782 7,550 5,520
Options (change) 1,320 6,502 4,759
Destination 795 750 750
Total Price $21,962 $31,240 $34,040
Total Invoice $20,531 $28,757 $31,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,708
Model Year201620102010
ModeltCAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine179hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,962$31,240$34,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,735-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,962$28,505$30,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$20,531$28,757$31,241
Adjustments for Features0-2,518-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,531$26,239$27,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,597

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620102010
ModeltCAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
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 wiper$175  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$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 height adjuster, driver seat $100$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$1,995$4,730$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,518-3,405

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162010
ModeltCAltima
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in105.3 in
Length176.6 in182.5 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft38.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft38.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested115053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested27532%
Total Not Requested59568%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested175087%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested115092%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested175087%

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