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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: $25,925

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,413

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,101

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelLancerLancerLancerMazda3
TrimGTRalliartEvolution MRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,845 $27,995 $37,695 $19,545
Base Invoice $19,007 $26,813 $36,105 $18,303
Touring Package 3,550 3,350 2,150  
Cargo mat 89 89 89 50
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 80
Remote start 595 595 595 350
Sunroof wind deflector 89   89 60
Navigation system 2,295 2,295 2,295  
Premium Package     2,000  
Grand Touring Package       3,210
Tech Package       1,835
Touring Package 3,159 2,982 1,914  
Cargo mat 59 59 59 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 64
Remote start 505 505 505 280
Sunroof wind deflector 65   65 48
Navigation system 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Premium Package     1,780  
Grand Touring Package       2,993
Tech Package       1,578
Options (change) 6,698 6,409 7,298 5,585
Options (change) 5,903 5,661 6,438 5,003
Destination 795 795 795 795
Total Price $27,338 $35,199 $45,788 $25,925
Total Invoice $25,705 $33,269 $43,338 $24,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,896
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelLancerLancerLancerMazda3
TrimGTRalliartEvolution MRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$27,338$35,199$45,788$25,925
Adjustments for Features0-4,100-3,925-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,338$31,099$41,863$24,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,761$14,525$0
Total Invoice$25,705$33,269$43,338$24,101
Adjustments for Features0-3,875-3,715-1,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,705$29,394$39,623$22,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,689$13,918$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelLancerLancerLancerMazda3
TrimGTRalliartEvolution MRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Adjustable center differential $275$275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Sunroof wind deflector$50 $50$50
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,060$5,160$4,985$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100$3,925$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,875-3,715-1,292

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
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 Weight2,933 lb.2,964 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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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested290079%
Total Not Requested75021%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested75022%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested220099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested147540%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%

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