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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: $25,240

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $64

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,885

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMazda3LancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $19,845 $27,995
Base Invoice $22,144 $19,007 $26,813
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
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
Options (change) 1,220 4,664 4,464
Options (change) 976 4,083 3,906
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $25,240 $25,304 $33,254
Total Invoice $23,995 $23,885 $31,514

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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: $1,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,535
Model Year201820122012
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$25,240$25,304$33,254
Adjustments for Features-1,7300-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,510$25,304$29,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$23,995$23,885$31,514
Adjustments for Features-1,6450-3,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,350$23,885$27,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,696

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201820122012
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
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
Total Value of Features$3,100$1,370$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6450-3,933

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182012
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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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

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

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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