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Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,042

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,508

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,580

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,300 $18,025
Base Invoice $15,485 $16,873
Side curtain airbags 650  
Rear spoiler 385  
Body kit 995  
Fog lights 425  
Cargo net 49 40
Cargo mat 104 40
All-weather floor mats 145 60
Satellite radio 449 430
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Side curtain airbags 559  
Rear spoiler 285  
Body kit 833  
Fog lights 320  
Cargo net 34 32
Cargo mat 65 32
All-weather floor mats 100 48
Satellite radio 359 344
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Options (change) 3,202 3,875
Options (change) 2,555 3,442
Destination 540 650
Total Price $20,042 $22,550
Total Invoice $18,580 $20,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $474
Model Year20062008
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,042$22,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,042$19,475
Total Invoice$18,580$20,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,580$18,106

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$1,975$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,859

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModeltCMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length174.0 in176.6 in
Width69.1 in69.1 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3250100%

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