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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: $19,947

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,913

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,602

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,400 $20,745 $23,245
Base Invoice $15,580 $19,851 $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    
Satellite radio 449    
4-speed automatic 800    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
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    
Satellite radio 359    
4-speed automatic 760    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 3,007 1,280 1,280
Options (change) 2,482 1,181 1,183
Destination 540 835 835
Total Price $19,947 $22,860 $25,360
Total Invoice $18,602 $21,867 $24,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,299
Model Year200720162016
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$19,947$22,860$25,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,947$20,805$21,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$18,602$21,867$24,259
Adjustments for Features0-1,966-4,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,602$19,901$20,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$192

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720162016
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Touringi Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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$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$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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
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$3,045$5,100$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,966-4,166

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072016
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 Weight2,970 lb.2,915 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.

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