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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: $26,840

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $759

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,371

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3LancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $19,845 $27,995
Base Invoice $22,144 $19,007 $26,813
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
All-weather floor mats 100 80 80
Cargo mat 75 89 89
Remote start 550 595 595
Obstacle detection, rear 495 350 350
Touring Package   3,550 3,350
Navigation system   2,295 2,295
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
All-weather floor mats 80 65 65
Cargo mat 60 59 59
Remote start 440 505 505
Obstacle detection, rear 396 295 295
Touring Package   3,159 2,982
Navigation system   2,050 2,050
Options (change) 2,820 6,959 6,759
Options (change) 2,352 6,133 5,956
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $26,840 $27,599 $35,549
Total Invoice $25,371 $25,935 $33,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,201
Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3LancerLancer
TrimGrand 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$26,840$27,599$35,549
Adjustments for Features-2,7900-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,050$27,599$31,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$25,371$25,935$33,564
Adjustments for Features-2,6370-3,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,734$25,935$29,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,711

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3LancerLancer
TrimGrand 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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$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  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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 $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$985$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6370-3,918

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,900 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested72535%
Total Not Requested132565%

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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