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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: $26,710

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,842

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelEclipseEclipseMazda3
TrimGTSE V6MazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $23,700
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $22,191
Premium Sport Package 3,540    
Accessory Package 270    
Body kit 1,820 1,820  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo net     40
Cargo mat     50
Bright-finished fuel door     100
Satellite radio     430
Premium Sport Package 3,108    
Accessory Package 232    
Body kit 1,290 1,290  
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo net     32
Cargo mat     40
Bright-finished fuel door     80
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 6,630 2,820 2,215
Options (change) 5,577 2,236 1,856
Destination 675 675 795
Total Price $30,804 $32,094 $26,710
Total Invoice $28,474 $29,956 $24,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,516
Model Year200820082011
ModelEclipseEclipseMazda3
TrimGTSE V6MazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,804$32,094$26,710
Adjustments for Features0-300-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,804$31,794$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$28,474$29,956$24,842
Adjustments for Features0-280-884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,474$29,676$23,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,202$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082011
ModelEclipseEclipseMazda3
TrimGTSE V6MazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
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$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,750$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-884

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
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.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.743.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Total Requested195058%
Total Not Requested142542%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested18088%
Total Not Requested2512%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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