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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: $23,200

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $218

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,460

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,385 $17,370
Base Invoice $18,416 $16,262
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Floor mats 184  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
All-weather floor mats 165 60
Cargo net 55 40
Fog lights 340  
Rear spoiler 444  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Navigation system   1,750
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Floor mats 127  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093  
All-weather floor mats 107 48
Cargo net 33 32
Fog lights 255  
Rear spoiler 308  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Cargo mat   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Navigation system   1,505
Options (change) 3,238 5,270
Options (change) 2,623 4,638
Destination 795 560
Total Price $23,418 $23,200
Total Invoice $21,834 $21,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $253
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $406
Model Year20162006
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$23,418$23,200
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,418$23,165
Total Invoice$21,834$21,460
Adjustments for Features0-32
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,834$21,428

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModeltCMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,132 lb.2,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft331.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested92526%
Total Not Requested260074%

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