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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: $24,405

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $805

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,264

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimGTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,495 $22,900
Base Invoice $21,745 $21,901
All-weather floor mats 80 80
Navigation system 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Satellite radio   430
All-weather floor mats 65 64
Navigation system 1,625  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,880 710
Options (change) 1,690 568
Destination 835 795
Total Price $25,210 $24,405
Total Invoice $24,270 $23,264

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,440
Model Year20162012
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimGTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,210$24,405
Adjustments for Features0-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,210$23,950
Total Invoice$24,270$23,264
Adjustments for Features0-434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,270$22,830

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimGTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$995$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-434

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelLancerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in180.9 in
Width69.4 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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