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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,590

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,869

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMazda3EclipseEclipse
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTSE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,440 $23,499 $28,599
Base Invoice $20,991 $22,222 $27,045
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Grand Touring Package 1,715    
Cargo net 40    
Cargo mat 40    
Bright-finished fuel door 100    
Satellite radio 430    
Accessory Package   270  
Premium Sport Package   3,540  
Body kit   1,820 1,820
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Grand Touring Package 1,600    
Cargo net 32    
Cargo mat 32    
Bright-finished fuel door 80    
Satellite radio 344    
Accessory Package   232  
Premium Sport Package   3,108  
Body kit   1,290 1,290
5-speed shiftable automatic   947 946
Options (change) 2,500 6,630 2,820
Options (change) 2,228 5,577 2,236
Destination 650 675 675
Total Price $25,590 $30,804 $32,094
Total Invoice $23,869 $28,474 $29,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,787
Model Year200820082008
ModelMazda3EclipseEclipse
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTSE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7650, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,590$30,804$32,094
Adjustments for Features-1950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,395$30,804$31,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990
Total Invoice$23,869$28,474$29,956
Adjustments for Features-1820-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,687$28,474$29,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,202

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year200820082008
ModelMazda3EclipseEclipse
TrimMazdaSpeed3GTSE V6
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400 $400
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,470$3,275$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1820-280

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3Eclipse
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.4 in
Length176.6 in179.7 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65032%
Total Not Requested140068%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested18088%
Total Not Requested2512%
Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125037%
Total Not Requested212563%

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