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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,665

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,989

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,832

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3LancerLancerLancer
TrimsGTRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $19,845 $27,995 $37,695
Base Invoice $15,805 $19,007 $26,813 $36,105
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
All-weather floor mats 60 80 80 80
Cargo mat 40 89 89 89
Rear spoiler 325      
Navigation system 1,750 2,295 2,295 2,295
Satellite radio 430      
Touring Package   3,550 3,350 2,150
Premium Package       2,000
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
All-weather floor mats 48 65 65 65
Cargo mat 32 59 59 59
Rear spoiler 260      
Navigation system 1,505 2,050 2,050 2,050
Satellite radio 344      
Touring Package   3,159 2,982 1,914
Premium Package       1,780
Options (change) 6,225 6,014 5,814 6,614
Options (change) 5,467 5,333 5,156 5,868
Destination 560 795 795 795
Total Price $23,665 $26,654 $34,604 $45,104
Total Invoice $21,832 $25,135 $32,764 $42,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,074
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,440
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3LancerLancerLancer
TrimsGTRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7710, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$23,665$26,654$34,604$45,104
Adjustments for Features0-915-4,990-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$25,739$29,614$40,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,875$14,600
Total Invoice$21,832$25,135$32,764$42,768
Adjustments for Features0-863-4,725-4,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,832$24,272$28,039$38,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,767$13,978

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3LancerLancerLancer
TrimsGTRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200 
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Adjustable center differential  $275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,050$1,965$6,040$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$4,990$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-863-4,725-4,518

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Lancer
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.2,933 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested282579%
Total Not Requested75021%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested262578%
Total Not Requested75022%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested212599%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

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