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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: $23,776

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,072

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trims Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,495 $25,445 $19,385
Base Invoice $24,389 $24,343 $18,416
Cargo net 60 60 55
Door sill trim plates 125 125 129
All-weather floor mats 100 100 165
Universal garage door opener 125 125  
Cargo mat 70 70  
Cargo tray 75 75  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,150
Bespoke Audio System     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Floor mats     184
Fog lights     340
Rear spoiler     444
Cargo net 48 48 33
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 80 80 107
Universal garage door opener 100 100  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Cargo tray 60 60  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 1,093
Bespoke Audio System     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Floor mats     127
Fog lights     255
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 555 1,605 3,596
Options (change) 438 1,440 2,861
Destination 835 835 795
Total Price $26,885 $27,885 $23,776
Total Invoice $25,662 $26,618 $22,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $508
Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trims Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4184hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG28/39 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,885$27,885$23,776
Adjustments for Features-2,680-4,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,205$23,655$23,776
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$25,662$26,618$22,072
Adjustments for Features-2,558-4,0380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,104$22,580$22,072
Cost Above Minimum$524$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trims Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$5,400$6,950$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$4,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,558-4,0380

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3tC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.3,132 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

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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