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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: $20,437

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,933

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,149

Scion tC   
Difference: $2,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $17,361 $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
Satellite radio 449 430 430 430 430
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
Satellite radio 359 344 344 344 344
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,204      
Universal garage door opener   60 60 60 60
Options (change) 1,442 2,275 875 875 875
Options (change) 1,068 1,904 700 700 700
Destination 720 795 795 795 795
Total Price $20,437 $22,370 $23,470 $24,820 $25,070
Total Invoice $19,149 $21,161 $22,345 $23,636 $23,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $935
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,437$22,370$23,470$24,820$25,070
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,230-3,730-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,437$21,945$22,240$21,090$21,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$1,150$0$475
Total Invoice$19,149$21,161$22,345$23,636$23,873
Adjustments for Features0-402-1,171-3,552-3,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,149$20,759$21,174$20,084$20,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$1,090$0$451

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75    
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
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
Fog lights  $125 $125
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
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
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
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$1,720$2,145$2,950$5,450$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,230$3,730$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-402-1,171-3,552-3,338

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModeltCMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length174.0 in177.4 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft342.8 ft3

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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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