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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: $21,346

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,504

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,871

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3tC
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,025 $18,725
Base Invoice $16,873 $17,789
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 1,970  
Cargo net 40 55
All-weather floor mats 60 165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 229
Satellite radio 430 449
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo mat 40  
Cargo tray 50  
Floor mats   184
Fog lights   340
Rear spoiler   444
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 1,838  
Cargo net 32 33
All-weather floor mats 48 107
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 138
Satellite radio 344 359
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo mat 32  
Cargo tray 40  
Floor mats   127
Fog lights   255
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 4,175 1,866
Options (change) 3,682 1,327
Destination 650 755
Total Price $22,850 $21,346
Total Invoice $21,205 $19,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $360
Model Year20082013
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$22,850$21,346
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,025$21,346
Total Invoice$21,205$19,871
Adjustments for Features-1,6940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,511$19,871

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082013
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$3,875$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6940

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20082013
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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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