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Scion tC vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,461

Scion tC   
Difference: $16,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,872

Scion tC   
Difference: $15,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModeltCMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSLPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $18,416 $35,182 $38,212
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Floor mats 184 300 300
Door sill trim plates 129    
Fog lights 340    
Rear spoiler 444 405 405
Cargo net 55    
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Floor mats 127 234 234
Door sill trim plates 100    
Fog lights 255    
Rear spoiler 308 344 344
Cargo net 33    
Options (change) 2,281 705 705
Options (change) 1,661 578 578
Destination 795 885 885
Total Price $22,461 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $20,872 $36,645 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,037
Model Year201620182018
ModeltCMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSLPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$22,461$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-7,220-9,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,461$32,060$32,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$20,872$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,736-9,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,872$29,909$30,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$698

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201620182018
ModeltCMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSLPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,220$8,440$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,220$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,736-9,068

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162018
ModeltCMaxima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in192.8 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft314.3 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 Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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