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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,985

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $479

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,899

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelEclipseMazda3
TrimGTMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,699 $24,000
Base Invoice $22,411 $22,952
FX Accessory Package 270  
5-speed shiftable automatic 900  
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Bright-finished fuel door   100
FX Accessory Package 232  
5-speed shiftable automatic 851  
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   40
Bright-finished fuel door   80
Options (change) 1,170 190
Options (change) 1,083 152
Destination 595 795
Total Price $25,464 $24,985
Total Invoice $24,089 $23,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,779
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,390
Model Year20062012
ModelEclipseMazda3
TrimGTMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,464$24,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,464$22,685
Total Invoice$24,089$23,899
Adjustments for Features0-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,089$21,699

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelEclipseMazda3
TrimGTMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Total Value of Features$1,225$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,200

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelEclipseMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in103.9 in
Length179.7 in177.4 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height53.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.742.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

FX Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested18088%
Total Not Requested2512%

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