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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: $20,540

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,029

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,000 $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $16,150 $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 200 200 200 200
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
Rear bumper protector 58 50 50 50 50
Body kit 995        
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,400      
Universal garage door opener   75 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 160 160 160 160
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
Rear bumper protector 38 40 40 40 40
Body kit 833        
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,204      
Universal garage door opener   60 60 60 60
Options (change) 2,920 2,650 925 1,250 925
Options (change) 2,259 2,204 740 1,000 740
Destination 620 795 795 795 795
Total Price $20,540 $22,745 $23,520 $25,195 $25,120
Total Invoice $19,029 $21,461 $22,385 $23,936 $23,913

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $508
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,540$22,745$23,520$25,195$25,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-2,005-4,630-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,540$21,420$21,515$20,565$20,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$950$0$275
Total Invoice$19,029$21,461$22,385$23,936$23,913
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,908-4,399-4,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,029$20,211$20,477$19,537$19,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$674$940$0$302

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012201220122012
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
iPod integration$100    
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
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$1,920$3,245$3,925$6,550$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$2,005$4,630$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,250-1,908-4,399-4,074

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
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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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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