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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,425

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $3,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,206

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $2,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelMazda3Lancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimsESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $16,090 $17,590
Base Invoice $15,805 $15,329 $16,758
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Navigation system 1,750    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 325    
Cargo mat 40 80 80
Sun and Sound Package   1,500 1,500
Navigation Package   1,800  
Fog lights   280  
Navigation and Technology Pkg.     2,000
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Navigation system 1,505    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 260    
Cargo mat 32 51 51
Sun and Sound Package   1,328 1,328
Navigation Package   1,593  
Fog lights   230  
Navigation and Technology Pkg.     1,769
Options (change) 6,165 3,660 3,580
Options (change) 5,419 3,202 3,148
Destination 560 675 675
Total Price $23,605 $20,425 $21,845
Total Invoice $21,784 $19,206 $20,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $192
Model Year200620082008
ModelMazda3Lancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimsESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4152hp I4152hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7650, 9650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$23,605$20,425$21,845
Adjustments for Features-2,5850-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,020$20,425$20,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$21,784$19,206$20,581
Adjustments for Features-2,3860-848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,398$19,206$19,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$527

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year200620082008
ModelMazda3Lancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimsESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$615$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3860-848

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length178.3 in180.0 in
Width69.1 in69.4 in
Height57.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested112532%
Total Not Requested240068%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation and Technology Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

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