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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: $21,940

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,397

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Lancer
TrimsRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $26,490
Base Invoice $16,416 $25,237
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo mat 40 80
Rear spoiler 325  
Recaro Sport Package   2,750
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo mat 32 51
Rear spoiler 260  
Recaro Sport Package   2,434
Options (change) 3,755 2,830
Options (change) 3,331 2,485
Destination 650 695
Total Price $21,940 $30,015
Total Invoice $20,397 $28,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,422
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Lancer
TrimsRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$21,940$30,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,940$26,215
Total Invoice$20,397$28,417
Adjustments for Features0-3,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,397$24,819

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Lancer
TrimsRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,025$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,598

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082009
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,480 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

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Recaro Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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