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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: $20,340

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,028

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimRalliarts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,490 $19,040
Base Invoice $25,237 $17,838
Cargo mat 80 50
CD changer, in-dash 379 500
Cargo mat 51 40
CD changer, in-dash 315 400
Options (change) 459 550
Options (change) 366 440
Destination 695 750
Total Price $27,644 $20,340
Total Invoice $26,298 $19,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,184
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,351
Model Year20092010
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimRalliarts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine237hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,644$20,340
Adjustments for Features-4,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,524$20,340
Total Invoice$26,298$19,028
Adjustments for Features-3,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,379$19,028

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092010
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimRalliarts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,895$775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9190

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092010
ModelLancerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length180.0 in180.7 in
Width69.4 in69.1 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,480 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft311.8 ft3

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