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Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,536

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,634

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Model Year20162019
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,385 $27,500
Floor mats 184  
All-weather floor mats 165 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229 325
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Rear spoiler 444  
Cargo net 55 50
Door sill trim plates 129 125
Cargo mat   75
Cargo tray   75
Floor mats 127  
All-weather floor mats 107 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138 260
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
Rear spoiler 308  
Cargo net 33 40
Door sill trim plates 100 100
Cargo mat   60
Cargo tray   60
Options (change) 2,356 750
Options (change) 1,906 600
Destination 795 920
Total Price $22,536 $29,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $746
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,982
Model Year20162019
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$22,536$29,170
Adjustments for Features0-7,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,536$21,790

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162019
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,795$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-385

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162019
ModeltCMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length176.6 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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