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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: $24,895

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,946

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Lancer
TrimsEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $37,895
Base Invoice $16,416 $36,296
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Rear spoiler 325  
All-weather floor mats 60 80
Remote start 350 595
Navigation system 1,750 2,295
Satellite radio 430  
Touring Package   2,150
Premium Package   2,000
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Rear spoiler 260  
All-weather floor mats 48 65
Remote start 280 505
Navigation system 1,505 2,050
Satellite radio 344  
Touring Package   1,914
Premium Package   1,780
Options (change) 6,710 7,120
Options (change) 5,880 6,314
Destination 650 795
Total Price $24,895 $45,810
Total Invoice $22,946 $43,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,565
Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Lancer
TrimsEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,895$45,810
Adjustments for Features0-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$40,645
Total Invoice$22,946$43,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,946$38,511

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Lancer
TrimsEvolution MR
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,894

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082013
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.3,572 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 seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested177578%
Total Not Requested50022%
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 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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested122557%
Total Not Requested92543%
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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