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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,305

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,094

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelMazda3Mazda3i-MiEV
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,025 $22,440 $31,125
Base Invoice $16,873 $20,991 $30,456
Touring Package 500    
Cargo mat 40 40 100
Cargo tray 50 50 115
Cargo net 40 40  
Touring Package 467    
Cargo mat 32 32 85
Cargo tray 40 40 93
Cargo net 32 32  
Options (change) 630 130 215
Options (change) 571 104 178
Destination 650 650 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $19,305 $23,220 $24,690
Total Invoice $18,094 $21,745 $23,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,054
Model Year200820082012
ModelMazda3Mazda3i-MiEV
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4263hp I466hp E
TransmissionM5M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18145/65-15
Total Price$19,305$23,220$24,690
Adjustments for Features-175-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,130$21,820$24,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$18,094$21,745$23,984
Adjustments for Features-164-1,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,930$20,434$23,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,504$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year200820082012
ModelMazda3Mazda3i-MiEV
TrimsMazdaSpeed3SE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated driver seat  $200
Heated front seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,525$2,750$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-164-1,3110

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3i-MiEV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length176.6 in144.8 in
Width69.1 in62.4 in
Height57.7 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.2,596 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

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