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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: $25,205

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,988

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMazda3Lancer
Trims Grand TouringEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $38,990
Base Invoice $21,901 $36,748
Tech Package 1,400  
Cargo mat 50 89
Sunroof wind deflector 60 89
Touring Package   2,000
Navigation system   1,999
Tech Package 1,204  
Cargo mat 40 59
Sunroof wind deflector 48 65
Touring Package   1,885
Navigation system   1,725
Options (change) 1,510 4,177
Options (change) 1,292 3,734
Destination 795 745
Total Price $25,205 $43,912
Total Invoice $23,988 $41,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,000
Model Year20122010
ModelMazda3Lancer
Trims Grand TouringEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$25,205$43,912
Adjustments for Features0-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,205$41,527
Total Invoice$23,988$41,227
Adjustments for Features0-2,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,988$38,988

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122010
ModelMazda3Lancer
Trims Grand TouringEvolution MR
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 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,775$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,239

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122010
ModelMazda3Lancer
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 MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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