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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: $25,145

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,940

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
Trims Grand TouringEvolution GSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $32,990
Base Invoice $21,901 $31,093
Tech Package 1,400  
Cargo mat 50 80
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.   2,000
Navigation system   1,999
Tech Package 1,204  
Cargo mat 40 51
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.   1,750
Navigation system   1,675
Options (change) 1,450 4,079
Options (change) 1,244 3,476
Destination 795 675
Total Price $25,145 $37,744
Total Invoice $23,940 $35,244

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,104
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
Trims Grand TouringEvolution GSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$25,145$37,744
Adjustments for Features-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,305$37,744
Total Invoice$23,940$35,244
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,140$35,244

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
Trims Grand TouringEvolution GSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
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 
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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$4,850$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8000

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Lancer / Evolution
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length180.9 in180.0 in
Width69.1 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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 Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Wheel locks25No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tall rear wing-type spoiler300No
Total Requested95052%
Total Not Requested87548%

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