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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,972

Scion tC   
Difference: $908

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,526

Scion tC   
Difference: $773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $17,000
Base Invoice $16,262 $16,150
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
Cargo net 40 49
Cargo mat 40 104
All-weather floor mats 60 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Satellite radio 430 449
Universal garage door opener 75  
Rear spoiler   385
Fog lights   425
Body kit   995
4-speed automatic   800
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
Cargo net 32 34
Cargo mat 32 65
All-weather floor mats 48 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Satellite radio 344 359
Universal garage door opener 60  
Rear spoiler   285
Fog lights   320
Body kit   833
4-speed automatic   760
Options (change) 3,950 3,352
Options (change) 3,477 2,756
Destination 560 620
Total Price $21,880 $20,972
Total Invoice $20,299 $19,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $688
Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,880$20,972
Adjustments for Features-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,305$20,972
Total Invoice$20,299$19,526
Adjustments for Features-1,4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,838$19,526

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$4,500$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4610

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3tC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in174.0 in
Width69.1 in69.1 in
Height57.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,779 lb.2,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.2 ft335.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested77522%
Total Not Requested275078%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

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

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