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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: $19,047

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,747

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,300 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $15,485 $19,231 $22,241
Side curtain airbags 650    
Rear spoiler 385    
Cargo net 49 60 60
Cargo mat 104 70 70
All-weather floor mats 145 100 100
Fog lights 425 370 370
Satellite radio 449    
Sunroof   800  
Side curtain airbags 559    
Rear spoiler 285    
Cargo net 34 48 48
Cargo mat 65 50 50
All-weather floor mats 100 80 80
Fog lights 320 296 296
Satellite radio 359    
Sunroof   688  
Options (change) 2,207 1,400 600
Options (change) 1,722 1,162 474
Destination 540 795 795
Total Price $19,047 $22,290 $24,640
Total Invoice $17,747 $21,188 $23,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,987
Model Year200620142014
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG29/40 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$19,047$22,290$24,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,047$20,760$20,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$17,747$21,188$23,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,454-3,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,747$19,734$19,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$122

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620142014
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Touringi Grand Touring
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
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
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  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$1,995$3,525$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,530$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,454-3,654

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModeltCMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length174.0 in175.6 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,905 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft347.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10510%

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