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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: $19,545

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,196

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,840 $23,895 $17,000
Base Invoice $19,941 $22,862 $16,150
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 310
Cargo net 50 50 49
Rear bumper protector 100 100 58
Cargo mat 75 75 104
All-weather floor mats 100 100 145
Fog lights 375   425
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Rear spoiler     385
Satellite radio     449
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,290    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 225
Cargo net 40 40 34
Rear bumper protector 80 80 38
Cargo mat 60 60 65
All-weather floor mats 80 80 100
Fog lights 300   320
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,004 1,002  
Rear spoiler     285
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 3,575 1,700 1,925
Options (change) 3,114 1,522 1,426
Destination 875 875 620
Total Price $25,290 $26,470 $19,545
Total Invoice $23,930 $25,259 $18,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $999
Model Year201820182008
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4184hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG27/36 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,290$26,470$19,545
Adjustments for Features-4,355-6,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,935$20,115$19,545
Cost Above Minimum$820$0$0
Total Invoice$23,930$25,259$18,196
Adjustments for Features-4,121-6,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,809$19,195$18,196
Cost Above Minimum$614$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year201820182008
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
G-vectoring control$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$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 
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
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
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$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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$6,500$8,500$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$6,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,121-6,0640

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,076 lb.2,905 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
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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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