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Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,047

Scion tC   
Difference: $14,176

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,747

Scion tC   
Difference: $13,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModeltCRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $16,300 $32,260
Base Invoice $15,485 $29,878
Side curtain airbags 650  
Rear spoiler 385  
Cargo net 49 40
Cargo mat 104 50
All-weather floor mats 145 78
Satellite radio 449  
Fog lights 425  
Side curtain airbags 559  
Rear spoiler 285  
Cargo net 34 32
Cargo mat 65 36
All-weather floor mats 100 62
Satellite radio 359  
Fog lights 320  
Options (change) 2,207 168
Options (change) 1,722 130
Destination 540 795
Total Price $19,047 $33,223
Total Invoice $17,747 $30,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,018
Model Year20062011
ModeltCRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine160hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$19,047$33,223
Adjustments for Features0-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,047$28,868
Total Invoice$17,747$30,803
Adjustments for Features0-4,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,747$26,765

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
ModeltCRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Total Value of Features$2,245$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,038

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
ModeltCRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length174.0 in175.6 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft37.6 ft3

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