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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: $22,860

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,269

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimRalliarts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,490 $18,135
Base Invoice $25,237 $16,989
Recaro Sport Package 2,750  
Cargo mat 80 40
Grand Touring Package   2,760
CD changer, in-dash   500
Satellite radio   430
Rear spoiler   325
Recaro Sport Package 2,434  
Cargo mat 51 32
Grand Touring Package   2,574
CD changer, in-dash   400
Satellite radio   344
Rear spoiler   260
Options (change) 2,830 4,055
Options (change) 2,485 3,610
Destination 695 670
Total Price $30,015 $22,860
Total Invoice $28,417 $21,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,863
Model Year20092009
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimRalliarts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine237hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,015$22,860
Adjustments for Features-3,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,545$22,860
Total Invoice$28,417$21,269
Adjustments for Features-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,132$21,269

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimRalliarts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,845$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
ModelLancerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length180.0 in178.3 in
Width69.4 in69.1 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,480 lb.2,991 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 Ralliart

Recaro Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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