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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: $21,747

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,575 $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
Satellite radio 449  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 260
Rear spoiler 285  
Cargo net 34 40
Cargo mat 65 60
All-weather floor mats 100 80
Satellite radio 359  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Options (change) 2,442 550
Options (change) 2,018 440
Destination 730 920
Total Price $21,747 $28,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,380
Model Year20122019
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$21,747$28,970
Adjustments for Features0-7,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,747$21,590

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
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
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
CD player$125 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$2,970$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-346

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModeltCMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length174.0 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 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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