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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: $23,740

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,892

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelLancerLancerMazda3
TrimGTEvolution MRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $38,995 $16,880
Base Invoice $19,725 $37,350 $15,805
Touring Package 5,150    
Navigation system   2,375 1,750
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Rear spoiler     325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Touring Package 4,584    
Navigation system   2,125 1,505
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Rear spoiler     260
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Options (change) 5,150 2,375 6,300
Options (change) 4,584 2,125 5,527
Destination 810 810 560
Total Price $26,555 $42,180 $23,740
Total Invoice $25,119 $40,285 $21,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,974
Model Year201520152006
ModelLancerLancerMazda3
TrimGTEvolution MRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4291hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$26,555$42,180$23,740
Adjustments for Features-1,325-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,230$39,030$23,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,800$0
Total Invoice$25,119$40,285$21,892
Adjustments for Features-1,253-3,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,866$37,277$21,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,411$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152006
ModelLancerLancerMazda3
TrimGTEvolution MRs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$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 $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$6,200$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,253-3,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152006
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 Weight2,933 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 GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested337582%
Total Not Requested72518%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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