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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: $21,747

Scion tC   
Difference: $473

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,394

Scion tC   
Difference: $738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,095 $23,245 $18,575
Base Invoice $19,231 $22,241 $17,646
Cargo net 60 60 49
Cargo mat 70 70 104
All-weather floor mats 100 100 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 310
Universal garage door opener 125 125  
Sunroof 800    
Rear spoiler     385
Satellite radio     449
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Cargo net 48 48 34
Cargo mat 50 50 65
All-weather floor mats 80 80 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140 225
Universal garage door opener 100 100  
Sunroof 688    
Rear spoiler     285
Satellite radio     359
6-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 1,330 530 2,442
Options (change) 1,106 418 2,018
Destination 795 795 730
Total Price $22,220 $24,570 $21,747
Total Invoice $21,132 $23,454 $20,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,273
Model Year201420142012
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG29/40 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$22,220$24,570$21,747
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,220$22,270$21,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$21,132$23,454$20,394
Adjustments for Features0-2,196-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,132$21,258$19,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$126$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year201420142012
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera $200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$2,325$4,625$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,196-535

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3tC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in174.0 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.3,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.1 ft334.5 ft3

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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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