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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: $4,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,072

Scion tC   
Difference: $4,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,385 $23,895
Base Invoice $18,416 $22,862
All-weather floor mats 165 100
Floor mats 184  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150 1,050
Bespoke Audio System 900  
Rear spoiler 444  
Cargo net 55 50
Door sill trim plates 129 125
Fog lights 340  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo tray   75
Cargo mat   75
All-weather floor mats 107 80
Floor mats 127  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,093 1,002
Bespoke Audio System 700  
Rear spoiler 308  
Cargo net 33 40
Door sill trim plates 100 100
Fog lights 255  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo tray   60
Cargo mat   60
Options (change) 3,596 3,075
Options (change) 2,861 2,718
Destination 795 875
Total Price $23,776 $27,845
Total Invoice $22,072 $26,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $636
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87
Model Year20162017
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,776$27,845
Adjustments for Features0-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,776$23,140
Total Invoice$22,072$26,455
Adjustments for Features0-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,072$21,985

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162017
ModeltCMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,720$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,470

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

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162017
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.3,076 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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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 audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

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