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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: $23,645

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,083

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,812

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
TrimsEvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $31,399
Base Invoice $17,838 $29,593
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package   3,120
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package   2,727
Options (change) 3,855 3,120
Options (change) 3,495 2,727
Destination 750 575
Total Price $23,645 $35,094
Total Invoice $22,083 $32,895

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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: $13,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,311
Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
TrimsEvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4286hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$23,645$35,094
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,040$35,094
Total Invoice$22,083$32,895
Adjustments for Features-1,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,584$32,895

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
TrimsEvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
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 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$5,175$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4990

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.7 in180.5 in
Width69.1 in66.8 in
Height57.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested140050%
Total Not Requested137550%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX

Sun, Sound, and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Infinity, 315W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242587%
Total Not Requested35013%

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