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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: $26,620

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,313

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelEclipseEclipseMazda3
TrimGTSE V6Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $23,895
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $22,862
Premium Sport Package 3,540    
Accessory Package 270    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     75
Door sill trim plates     125
6-speed manual     0
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Premium Sport Package 3,108    
Accessory Package 232    
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946  
Cargo net     40
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     100
6-speed manual     0
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 1,850
Options (change) 4,287 946 1,576
Destination 675 675 875
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $26,620
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $25,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,101
Model Year200820082018
ModelEclipseEclipseMazda3
TrimGTSE V6Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine263hp V6263hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,984$30,274$26,620
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$21,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$25,313
Adjustments for Features0-284-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$20,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082018
ModelEclipseEclipseMazda3
TrimGTSE V6Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,750$2,050$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-5,230

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
ModelEclipseMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length179.7 in175.6 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height53.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.2,989 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.747.1 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-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested295087%
Total Not Requested42513%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8039%
Total Not Requested12561%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested1506%
Total Not Requested240094%

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