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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,890

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,090

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionMazda3
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,990 $38,290 $18,135
Base Invoice $31,093 $36,089 $16,989
Cargo mat 80 80 40
Navigation system 1,999   1,950
Technology Package   2,550  
CD changer, in-dash   350  
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Cargo mat 51 51 32
Navigation system 1,675   1,677
Technology Package   2,232  
CD changer, in-dash   292  
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Options (change) 2,079 2,980 6,085
Options (change) 1,726 2,575 5,431
Destination 675 675 670
Total Price $35,744 $41,945 $24,890
Total Invoice $33,494 $39,339 $23,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,859
Model Year200820082009
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionMazda3
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I4291hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6650, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,744$41,945$24,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,975-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,744$38,970$24,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,226$0
Total Invoice$33,494$39,339$23,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,494$36,549$22,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,055$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082009
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionMazda3
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed automated manual $1100 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Adjustable center differential$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,835$6,810$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,790-455

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082009
ModelLancer / EvolutionMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length180.0 in178.3 in
Width69.4 in69.1 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution MR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested135039%
Total Not Requested215061%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

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