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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: $24,890

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,090

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
TrimsEvolution GSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $32,990
Base Invoice $16,989 $31,093
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Navigation system 1,950 1,999
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Cargo mat 40 80
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Navigation system 1,677 1,675
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Cargo mat 32 51
Options (change) 6,085 2,079
Options (change) 5,431 1,726
Destination 670 675
Total Price $24,890 $35,744
Total Invoice $23,090 $33,494

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,020
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
TrimsEvolution GSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,890$35,744
Adjustments for Features0-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,890$35,334
Total Invoice$23,090$33,494
Adjustments for Features0-384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,090$33,110

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
TrimsEvolution GSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Active rear differential $500
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-384

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20092008
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,517 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested175067%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

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