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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: $22,676

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,180

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,840 $23,895 $19,210
Base Invoice $19,941 $22,862 $18,249
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 229
Cargo net 50 50 55
Door sill trim plates 125 125 129
All-weather floor mats 100 100 165
Fog lights 375   340
Cargo mat 75 75  
Cargo tray 75 75  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050 1,150
Floor mats     184
Rear spoiler     444
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,290    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 138
Cargo net 40 40 33
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 80 80 107
Fog lights 300   255
Cargo mat 60 60  
Cargo tray 60 60  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,004 1,002 1,093
Floor mats     127
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 3,675 1,800 2,696
Options (change) 3,194 1,602 2,161
Destination 875 875 770
Total Price $25,390 $26,570 $22,676
Total Invoice $24,010 $25,339 $21,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6
Model Year201820182015
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4184hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG27/36 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$25,390$26,570$22,676
Adjustments for Features-2,355-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,035$22,215$22,676
Cost Above Minimum$820$0$0
Total Invoice$24,010$25,339$21,180
Adjustments for Features-2,227-4,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,783$21,186$21,180
Cost Above Minimum$597$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year201820182015
ModelMazda3Mazda3tC
TrimTouringGrand 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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
G-vectoring control$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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$7,350$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$4,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,227-4,1530

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,076 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
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

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%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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