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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: $2,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,580

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasesMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,300 $20,045 $23,700
Base Invoice $15,485 $18,771 $22,191
Side curtain airbags 650    
Fog lights 425    
Rear spoiler 385    
Body kit 995    
Cargo net 49 40 40
Cargo mat 104 50 50
All-weather floor mats 145 80 80
Satellite radio 449 430 430
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395 1,395
Side curtain airbags 559    
Fog lights 320    
Rear spoiler 285    
Body kit 833    
Cargo net 34 32 32
Cargo mat 65 40 40
All-weather floor mats 100 64 64
Satellite radio 359 344 344
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200 1,200
Options (change) 3,202 1,995 1,995
Options (change) 2,555 1,680 1,680
Destination 540 795 795
Total Price $20,042 $22,835 $26,490
Total Invoice $18,580 $21,246 $24,666

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,238
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,219
Model Year200620112011
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasesMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6242, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,042$22,835$26,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,042$21,280$23,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,180
Total Invoice$18,580$21,246$24,666
Adjustments for Features0-1,447-2,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,580$19,799$21,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,046

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620112011
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasesMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,895$3,450$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,447-2,821

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062011
ModeltCMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length174.0 in177.4 in
Width69.1 in69.1 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft317.0 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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