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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: $26,200

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $804

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,998

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3LancerLancer
Trims Grand TouringGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $19,845 $27,995
Base Invoice $23,673 $19,007 $26,813
All-weather floor mats 100 80 80
Cargo mat 70 89 89
Obstacle detection, rear 450 350 350
Touring Package   3,550 3,350
Navigation system   2,295 2,295
All-weather floor mats 80 65 65
Cargo mat 50 59 59
Obstacle detection, rear 360 295 295
Touring Package   3,159 2,982
Navigation system   2,050 2,050
Options (change) 620 6,364 6,164
Options (change) 490 5,628 5,451
Destination 835 795 795
Total Price $26,200 $27,004 $34,954
Total Invoice $24,998 $25,430 $33,059

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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: $2,919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,450
Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3LancerLancer
Trims Grand TouringGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4168hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionM6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$26,200$27,004$34,954
Adjustments for Features-2,1150-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,085$27,004$30,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$24,998$25,430$33,059
Adjustments for Features-2,0180-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,980$25,430$29,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,704

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201620122012
ModelMazda3LancerLancer
Trims Grand TouringGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,425$310$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0180-3,925

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length180.3 in180.0 in
Width70.7 in69.4 in
Height57.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.2,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested310085%
Total Not Requested55015%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested290084%
Total Not Requested55016%

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