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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: $20,172

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,766

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,000 $17,680
Base Invoice $16,150 $16,551
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio 449 430
All-weather floor mats 145 60
Cargo mat 104 40
Cargo net 49 40
Fog lights 425  
Body kit 995  
Rear spoiler 385  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,215
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio 359 344
All-weather floor mats 100 48
Cargo mat 65 32
Cargo net 34 32
Fog lights 320  
Body kit 833  
Rear spoiler 285  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,065
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 2,552 4,370
Options (change) 1,996 3,869
Destination 620 595
Total Price $20,172 $22,645
Total Invoice $18,766 $21,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $512
Model Year20082007
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,172$22,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,172$19,670
Total Invoice$18,766$21,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,766$18,254

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082007
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$2,075$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,761

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082007
ModeltCMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length174.0 in176.6 in
Width69.1 in69.1 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft331.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70018%
Total Not Requested325082%

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