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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: $21,554

Scion tC   
Difference: $11,719

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,020

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModeltCRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,725 $31,960
Base Invoice $17,789 $29,566
Floor mats 184  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Metal pedals 79  
Door sill trim plates 129  
Rear spoiler 444  
Cargo net 55 40
All-weather floor mats 165 78
Satellite radio 449  
Fog lights 340  
Cargo mat   50
Temporary spare tire   395
Floor mats 127  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Metal pedals 49  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Rear spoiler 308  
Cargo net 33 32
All-weather floor mats 107 62
Satellite radio 359  
Fog lights 255  
Cargo mat   36
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 2,074 563
Options (change) 1,476 450
Destination 755 750
Total Price $21,554 $33,273
Total Invoice $20,020 $30,766

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,904
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,143
Model Year20132010
ModeltCRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$21,554$33,273
Adjustments for Features0-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,554$30,458
Total Invoice$20,020$30,766
Adjustments for Features0-2,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,020$28,163

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132010
ModeltCRX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
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 audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
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
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Total Value of Features$2,860$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,603

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132010
ModeltCRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length174.0 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft37.6 ft3

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