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Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison

Scion tC vs Nissan Altima Price Comparison:
Scion tC vs Nissan Altima Price Comparison: - photograph by Jaeger

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Summary

For the Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the tC vs. Altima Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the tC and Altima will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Scion tC's price is $5,690 lower than the Nissan Altima 2.5 S's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the tC vs. Altima Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Scion tC, the Nissan Altima 2.5 S includes additional features worth $720. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $720 adjustment for the Nissan Altima 2.5 S's additional features, the Scion tC is $5,690 less than the Scion tC.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 5,005
Model Year20102009
ModeltCAltima
TrimBase2.5 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine161hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers160, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price18,99525,405
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price18,99524,685
Total Invoice17,99523,671
Adjustments for Features0-671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice17,99523,000

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Invoice Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima

Price Comparison (MSRP): Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Scion tC
Difference: 6,410
Lowest Total Invoice: Scion tC
Difference: 5,676
Model Year20102009
ModeltCAltima
TrimBase2.5 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price17,10021,750
Base Invoice16,24520,392
Fog lights425310
4-speed automatic800 
Sunroof 850
Convenience Package 1,300
6-speed shiftable CVT 500
Fog lights 251
4-speed automatic 0
Sunroof 738
Convenience Package 1,127
6-speed shiftable CVT 468
Total options1,2252,960
Total options1,0802,584
Destination670695
Total Price18,99525,405
Total Invoice17,99523,671

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102009
ModeltCAltima
TrimBase2.5 S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Front seat active head restraints $50
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Interior air filter $25
iPod integration$150 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,920$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-671

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102009
ModeltCAltima
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in105.3 in
Length174.0 in182.5 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,970 lb.3,163 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft37.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft37.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.5 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft, driver100No
Power height, driver50No
Power tilt, driver100No
Power recline, driver100No
Manual lumbar, driver50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Alarm100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47536%
Total Not Requested84564%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Scion tC

Price of the Scion tC: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The price was the real deal braker for us. The overall value and package you get for such a low price is hard to resist.
2007 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Good value for the price
2006 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Incredible combination of performance, comfort, and looks for the price.
2006 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Cost is very reasonable.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Nissan Altima

Price of the Nissan Altima: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 I was able to get an Altima with options for what I perceived was a very good price.
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 I saw all the rave reviews and features it had, and I thought the car would be around $40,000 CAD at least. However, it turned out to be $30,000 which was in my budget. I took it for a spin and was instantly sold.
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 27K + list, $3,000 down, 24 months at $299 with 15K miles per year. This was a sweet deal.
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 Nissan Canada has 0.9% financing right now on all 2008 models.
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Lower than what I was paying on old car!
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 The payments were very reasonable, and the dealer offered a good discount.
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Dealership Willing to negotiate.
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Considerably less. Dealership willing to negotiate vehicle price
2006 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 You can save a few thousnad dollars over the Camry and I feel the Altima is a better looking car.
2002 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Lower price than Camry for more features
Price of the Nissan Altima: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 I lease it for $311/month with added tire/windshield/paintless dent repair. That's with no down payment.
2008 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 not a good value for the money
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 The Altima would have cost us $4000-$5000 more with similar equipment level.
2008 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 When I negotiated for the altima the cheapest the dealership would come down to was just over 25,000. It was the 2.5 sl package (leather, bose stereo, etc. For another 1,400 I bought the accord v6 with the premium stereo, leather, moonroof, etc.
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 The price is a bit on the high side when comparing to domestic automobiles, yet a lot can be said about costumer service and a high quality product. I for one will be a repeat costumer of nissans
2005 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 High $20k for an SE

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