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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: $20,540

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,029

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,025 $17,000
Base Invoice $16,873 $16,150
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 1,970  
Cargo net 40 49
Rear bumper protector 50 58
Cargo mat 40 104
All-weather floor mats 60 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 310
Satellite radio 430 449
Universal garage door opener 75  
Rear spoiler   385
Fog lights   425
Body kit   995
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 1,838  
Cargo net 32 34
Rear bumper protector 40 38
Cargo mat 32 65
All-weather floor mats 48 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 225
Satellite radio 344 359
Universal garage door opener 60  
Rear spoiler   285
Fog lights   320
Body kit   833
Options (change) 4,175 2,920
Options (change) 3,682 2,259
Destination 650 620
Total Price $22,850 $20,540
Total Invoice $21,205 $19,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $585
Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,850$20,540
Adjustments for Features-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,875$20,540
Total Invoice$21,205$19,029
Adjustments for Features-2,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,444$19,029

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
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
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
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 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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$5,050$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7610

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082008
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 Weight2,809 lb.2,906 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		43.8 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
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3250100%

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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