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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: $23,620

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,916

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Lancer
TrimsRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $26,490
Base Invoice $18,303 $25,237
Tech Package 1,835  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Cargo mat 50 80
Recaro Sport Package   2,750
Tech Package 1,578  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Cargo mat 40 51
Recaro Sport Package   2,434
Options (change) 3,280 2,830
Options (change) 2,818 2,485
Destination 795 695
Total Price $23,620 $30,015
Total Invoice $21,916 $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: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,896
Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Lancer
TrimsRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$23,620$30,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,620$28,320
Total Invoice$21,916$28,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,916$26,812

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Lancer
TrimsRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height 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$3,025$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,605

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.7 in180.0 in
Width69.1 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,480 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95047%
Total Not Requested107553%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

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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