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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: $3,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,580

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,300 $20,000 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $15,485 $19,130 $22,283 $23,766
Side curtain airbags 650      
Rear spoiler 385      
Cargo net 49 40 40 40
Cargo mat 104 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 145 80 80 80
Fog lights 425 325 325  
Satellite radio 449 430 430  
Body kit 995      
Preferred Equipment Package   1,600    
Side curtain airbags 559      
Rear spoiler 285      
Cargo net 34 32 32 32
Cargo mat 65 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 100 64 64 64
Fog lights 320 260 260  
Satellite radio 359 344 344  
Body kit 833      
Preferred Equipment Package   1,376    
Options (change) 3,202 2,525 925 170
Options (change) 2,555 2,116 740 136
Destination 540 795 795 795
Total Price $20,042 $23,320 $25,020 $25,815
Total Invoice $18,580 $22,041 $23,818 $24,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $970
Model Year2006201320132013
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4155hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,042$23,320$25,020$25,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-4,280-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,042$21,270$20,740$20,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$305$0
Total Invoice$18,580$22,041$23,818$24,697
Adjustments for Features0-1,938-4,074-5,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,580$20,103$19,744$19,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$194$0

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006201320132013
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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$1,895$3,945$6,175$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$4,280$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,938-4,074-5,147

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062013
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

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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