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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: $19,170

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,000 $27,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310 325
Rear spoiler 385  
Cargo net 49 50
Cargo mat 104 75
All-weather floor mats 145 100
Rear bumper protector 58 100
Satellite radio 449  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 260
Rear spoiler 285  
Cargo net 34 40
Cargo mat 65 60
All-weather floor mats 100 80
Rear bumper protector 38 80
Satellite radio 359  
Options (change) 1,500 650
Options (change) 1,106 520
Destination 670 920
Total Price $19,170 $29,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion tC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,952
Model Year20092019
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$19,170$29,070
Adjustments for Features0-9,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,170$19,665

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092019
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,220$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092019
ModeltCMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length174.0 in175.6 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,905 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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