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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: $20,495

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,101

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,745 $23,245 $17,100
Base Invoice $19,851 $22,241 $16,245
Cargo net 60 60 49
Rear bumper protector 100 100 58
Cargo mat 70 70 104
All-weather floor mats 100 100 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175   310
Universal garage door opener 125 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Rear spoiler     385
Fog lights     425
Satellite radio     449
4-speed automatic     800
Cargo net 48 48 34
Rear bumper protector 80 80 38
Cargo mat 50 50 65
All-weather floor mats 80 80 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140   225
Universal garage door opener 100 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,003 1,005  
Rear spoiler     285
Fog lights     320
Satellite radio     359
4-speed automatic     760
Options (change) 1,680 1,505 2,725
Options (change) 1,501 1,363 2,186
Destination 835 835 670
Total Price $23,260 $25,585 $20,495
Total Invoice $22,187 $24,439 $19,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,197
Model Year201620162010
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/41 MPG30/41 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,260$25,585$20,495
Adjustments for Features-1,980-4,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,280$21,455$20,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$22,187$24,439$19,101
Adjustments for Features-1,889-3,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,298$20,494$19,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$196$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year201620162010
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0  
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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$5,125$7,275$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$4,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,889-3,9450

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20162010
ModelMazda3tC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in174.0 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,915 lb.2,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft335.4 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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