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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: $19,135

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,717

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $3,077

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Model Year2006201720172017
ModelMazda3LancerLancerLancer
TrimiESSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $17,795 $21,095 $22,095
Base Invoice $12,848 $17,202 $20,392 $21,359
Touring Package 2,280      
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395      
Fog lights 300      
All-weather floor mats 60 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 325 290 290 290
Satellite radio 430      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
4-speed shiftable automatic 900      
AWD   2,500    
Touring Package 2,127      
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340      
Fog lights 240      
All-weather floor mats 48 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 260 245 245 245
Satellite radio 344      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
4-speed shiftable automatic 810      
AWD   2,417    
Options (change) 4,865 2,870 370 370
Options (change) 4,309 2,727 310 310
Destination 560 865 865 865
Total Price $19,135 $21,530 $22,330 $23,330
Total Invoice $17,717 $20,794 $21,567 $22,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelMazda3LancerLancerLancer
TrimiESSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4168hp I4168hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 4140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$19,135$21,530$22,330$23,330
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-3,675-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,135$18,505$18,655$18,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$400$0
Total Invoice$17,717$20,794$21,567$22,534
Adjustments for Features0-2,922-3,549-4,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,717$17,872$18,018$17,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$386$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelMazda3LancerLancerLancer
TrimiESSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,925$4,950$5,600$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$3,675$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,922-3,549-4,902

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062017
ModelMazda3Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length178.3 in182.1 in
Width69.1 in69.4 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.3,142 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
168 hp@6000
167 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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