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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,540

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $4,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172019
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimSELPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $26,500
Sight and Sound Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 80 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
AWD   1,400
Sight and Sound Package 1,335  
All-weather floor mats 65 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
AWD   0
Options (change) 1,580 1,825
Options (change) 1,400 340
Destination 865 920
Total Price $24,540 $29,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,605
Model Year20172019
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimSELPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$24,540$29,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,540$23,640

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172019
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimSELPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,595$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-241

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172019
ModelLancerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.3 in
Length182.1 in183.5 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,142 lb.3,248 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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