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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: $21,845

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,271

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelEclipseEclipseMazda3
TrimGTSE V6s
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $17,370
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $16,262
Premium Sport Package 3,540    
Accessory Package 270    
Body kit 1,820 1,820  
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Bright-finished fuel door     100
Cargo mat     40
Cargo net     40
Premium Sport Package 3,108    
Accessory Package 232    
Body kit 1,290 1,290  
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Bright-finished fuel door     80
Cargo mat     32
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 5,630 1,820 3,915
Options (change) 4,630 1,290 3,449
Destination 675 675 560
Total Price $29,804 $31,094 $21,845
Total Invoice $27,527 $29,010 $20,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,040
Model Year200820082006
ModelEclipseEclipseMazda3
TrimGTSE V6s
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,804$31,094$21,845
Adjustments for Features0-300-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,804$30,794$21,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$27,527$29,010$20,271
Adjustments for Features0-280-784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,527$28,730$19,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,203$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082006
ModelEclipseEclipseMazda3
TrimGTSE V6s
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,025$1,325$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-784

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelEclipseMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in103.9 in
Length179.7 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height53.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.7 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.731.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested287585%
Total Not Requested50015%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested18088%
Total Not Requested2512%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested145041%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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