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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: $4,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,394

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trims Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,495 $25,445 $18,575
Base Invoice $24,389 $24,343 $17,646
Cargo net 60 60 49
Cargo mat 70 70 104
All-weather floor mats 100 100 145
Universal garage door opener 125 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Rear spoiler     385
Satellite radio     449
Cargo net 48 48 34
Cargo mat 50 50 65
All-weather floor mats 80 80 100
Universal garage door opener 100 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Rear spoiler     285
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 355 1,405 2,442
Options (change) 278 1,280 2,018
Destination 835 835 730
Total Price $26,685 $27,685 $21,747
Total Invoice $25,502 $26,458 $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: $908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,257
Model Year201620162012
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
Trims Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4184hp I4180hp 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$26,685$27,685$21,747
Adjustments for Features-3,480-5,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$22,655$21,747
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$25,502$26,458$20,394
Adjustments for Features-3,326-4,8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,176$21,651$20,394
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year201620162012
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
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 
Floor mats$75$75 
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,200$7,750$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$5,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,326-4,8070

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,999 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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