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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: $2,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,580

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,300 $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $15,485 $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378
Side curtain airbags 650        
Rear spoiler 385        
Cargo net 49 40 40 40 40
Cargo mat 104 50 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 145 80 80 80 80
Fog lights 425 325   325  
Satellite radio 449 430 430 430 430
Body kit 995        
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,400      
Side curtain airbags 559        
Rear spoiler 285        
Cargo net 34 32 32 32 32
Cargo mat 65 40 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 100 64 64 64 64
Fog lights 320 260   260  
Satellite radio 359 344 344 344 344
Body kit 833        
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,204      
Options (change) 3,202 2,325 600 925 600
Options (change) 2,555 1,944 480 740 480
Destination 540 795 795 795 795
Total Price $20,042 $22,420 $23,195 $24,870 $24,795
Total Invoice $18,580 $21,201 $22,125 $23,676 $23,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $736
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,042$22,420$23,195$24,870$24,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-1,955-4,580-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,042$21,145$21,240$20,290$20,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$950$0$275
Total Invoice$18,580$21,201$22,125$23,676$23,653
Adjustments for Features0-1,206-1,865-4,360-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,580$19,995$20,260$19,316$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$679$944$0$302

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,820$3,095$3,775$6,400$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$1,955$4,580$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,206-1,865-4,360-4,035

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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