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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: $23,200

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $218

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,460

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $19,385
Base Invoice $16,262 $18,416
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
Cargo net 40 55
All-weather floor mats 60 165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo mat 40  
Bespoke Audio System   900
Floor mats   184
Fog lights   340
Rear spoiler   444
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,150
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
Cargo net 32 33
All-weather floor mats 48 107
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,505  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo mat 32  
Bespoke Audio System   700
Floor mats   127
Fog lights   255
Rear spoiler   308
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,093
Options (change) 5,270 3,238
Options (change) 4,638 2,623
Destination 560 795
Total Price $23,200 $23,418
Total Invoice $21,460 $21,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $406
Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,200$23,418
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,165$23,418
Total Invoice$21,460$21,834
Adjustments for Features-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,428$21,834

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-320

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3tC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in176.6 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,779 lb.3,132 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.2 ft334.5 ft3

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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 computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested92526%
Total Not Requested260074%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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