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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: $25,570

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,853

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Eclipse
TrimMazdaSpeed3GS Sport
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,440 $24,699
Base Invoice $20,991 $23,657
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Bright-finished fuel door 100  
Satellite radio 430  
Accessory Package   229
Body kit   999
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
All-weather floor mats 48 55
Bright-finished fuel door 80  
Satellite radio 344  
Accessory Package   169
Body kit   875
Options (change) 2,480 1,303
Options (change) 2,212 1,099
Destination 650 795
Total Price $25,570 $26,797
Total Invoice $23,853 $25,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,050
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Eclipse
TrimMazdaSpeed3GS Sport
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine263hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,570$26,797
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,570$26,117
Total Invoice$23,853$25,551
Adjustments for Features0-648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,853$24,903

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Eclipse
TrimMazdaSpeed3GS Sport
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row $-300
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,895$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-648

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Eclipse
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.4 in
Length176.6 in180.4 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.3,609 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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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