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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: $23,776

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,072

Scion tC   
Difference: $3,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBases Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,385 $25,495 $25,445
Base Invoice $18,416 $24,389 $24,343
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150   1,050
Bespoke Audio System 900    
Floor mats 184    
All-weather floor mats 165 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229    
Fog lights 340    
Rear spoiler 444    
Cargo net 55 60 60
Door sill trim plates 129 125 125
Cargo mat   70 70
Cargo tray   75 75
Universal garage door opener   125 125
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093   1,002
Bespoke Audio System 700    
Floor mats 127    
All-weather floor mats 107 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138    
Fog lights 255    
Rear spoiler 308    
Cargo net 33 48 48
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100
Cargo mat   50 50
Cargo tray   60 60
Universal garage door opener   100 100
Options (change) 3,596 555 1,605
Options (change) 2,861 438 1,440
Destination 795 835 835
Total Price $23,776 $26,885 $27,885
Total Invoice $22,072 $25,662 $26,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $508
Model Year201620162016
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBases Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG28/39 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,776$26,885$27,885
Adjustments for Features0-2,680-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,776$24,205$23,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$22,072$25,662$26,618
Adjustments for Features0-2,558-4,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,072$23,104$22,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$524$0

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162016
ModeltCMazda3Mazda3
TrimBases Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$2,720$5,400$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,558-4,038

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016
ModeltCMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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