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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: $22,497

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,203

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,879

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $19,385
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $18,416
Cargo net 40 40 55
All-weather floor mats 80 80 165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 229
Fog lights 325   340
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Cargo tray 60 60  
Bespoke Audio System     900
Floor mats     184
Rear spoiler     444
Cargo net 32 32 33
All-weather floor mats 64 64 107
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 138
Fog lights 260   255
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Cargo mat 40 40  
Cargo tray 48 48  
Bespoke Audio System     700
Floor mats     127
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 830 505 2,317
Options (change) 664 404 1,668
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $24,775 $24,700 $22,497
Total Invoice $23,600 $23,577 $20,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73
Model Year201220122016
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,775$24,700$22,497
Adjustments for Features-2,780-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,995$22,270$22,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$23,600$23,577$20,879
Adjustments for Features-2,648-2,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,952$21,257$20,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year201220122016
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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$4,650$4,300$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,648-2,3200

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3tC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in176.6 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,083 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC specs.

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%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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