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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: $23,450

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,246

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelLancerMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGTSi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,340 $22,545 $24,795 $24,745
Base Invoice $17,473 $21,571 $23,723 $23,673
Touring Package 1,000      
Sun and Sound Package 1,750      
Navigation Package 1,800      
Cargo mat 80 70 70 70
Touring Package 885      
Sun and Sound Package 1,549      
Navigation Package 1,593      
Cargo mat 51 50 50 50
Options (change) 4,630 70 70 70
Options (change) 4,078 50 50 50
Destination 695 835 835 835
Total Price $23,665 $23,450 $25,700 $25,650
Total Invoice $22,246 $22,456 $24,608 $24,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,360
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelLancerMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGTSi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,665$23,450$25,700$25,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-3,040-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$21,810$22,660$22,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$300
Total Invoice$22,246$22,456$24,608$24,558
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-2,911-3,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,246$20,886$21,697$21,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$811$283

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelLancerMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGTSi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0
Body kit$0   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$810$2,450$3,850$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640$3,040$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,570-2,911-3,389

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092016
ModelLancerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length180.0 in180.3 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

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