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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: $20,747

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,025 $18,575
Base Invoice $16,873 $17,646
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 1,970  
Cargo net 40 49
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
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 1,838  
Cargo net 32 34
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
Options (change) 4,125 1,442
Options (change) 3,642 1,068
Destination 650 730
Total Price $22,800 $20,747
Total Invoice $21,165 $19,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion tC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,800$20,747
Adjustments for Features-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,775$20,747
Total Invoice$21,165$19,444
Adjustments for Features-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,285$19,444

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$4,075$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8800

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3tC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in174.0 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,061 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		43.8 ft334.5 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 computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested65020%
Total Not Requested260080%

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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