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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: $23,556

Scion tC   
Difference: $12,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,932

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModeltCMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,385 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $18,416 $26,229 $28,286
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Floor mats 184 175 175
Rear spoiler 444   370
Fog lights 340    
Door sill trim plates 129    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Sunroof   900 900
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Floor mats 127 131 131
Rear spoiler 308   291
Fog lights 255    
Door sill trim plates 100    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093    
Sunroof   780 780
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 3,376 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 2,721 6,211 4,289
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $23,556 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $21,932 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,503
Model Year201620082008
ModeltCMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,556$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,070-3,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,556$32,380$32,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$21,932$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-3,700-3,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,932$29,435$29,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$218

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201620082008
ModeltCMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,595$7,665$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,700-3,617

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162008
ModeltCMaxima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length176.6 in193.5 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2125100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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