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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: $1,623

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400 $18,575
Base Invoice $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378 $17,646
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,400        
Cargo net 40 40 40 40 49
Cargo mat 50 50 50 50 104
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 80 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 200 200 310
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430 449
Universal garage door opener 75 75 75 75  
Rear spoiler         385
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,204        
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 34
Cargo mat 40 40 40 40 65
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 64 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 160 160 225
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344 359
Universal garage door opener 60 60 60 60  
Rear spoiler         285
Options (change) 2,275 875 875 875 1,442
Options (change) 1,904 700 700 700 1,068
Destination 795 795 795 795 730
Total Price $22,370 $23,470 $24,820 $25,070 $20,747
Total Invoice $21,161 $22,345 $23,636 $23,873 $19,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $807
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$22,370$23,470$24,820$25,070$20,747
Adjustments for Features-250-1,055-3,555-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,120$22,415$21,265$21,740$20,747
Cost Above Minimum$855$1,150$0$475$0
Total Invoice$21,161$22,345$23,636$23,873$19,444
Adjustments for Features-236-1,004-3,385-3,1710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,925$21,341$20,251$20,702$19,444
Cost Above Minimum$674$1,090$0$451$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125 $125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,020$2,825$5,325$5,100$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$1,055$3,555$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-236-1,004-3,385-3,1710

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3tC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in174.0 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft334.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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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