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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: $26,215

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,871

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $23,145
Base Invoice $21,359 $22,144
Sight and Sound Package 1,500  
Navigation system 1,800  
All-weather floor mats 80 100
Obstacle detection, rear 295 495
Rear spoiler 290  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Sight and Sound Package 1,335  
Navigation system 1,625  
All-weather floor mats 65 80
Obstacle detection, rear 255 396
Rear spoiler 245  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Options (change) 3,965 2,195
Options (change) 3,525 1,852
Destination 865 875
Total Price $26,925 $26,215
Total Invoice $25,749 $24,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,215
Model Year20172017
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$26,925$26,215
Adjustments for Features0-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,925$25,860
Total Invoice$25,749$24,871
Adjustments for Features0-337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,749$24,534

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimSELGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,120$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-337

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017
ModelLancerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in180.3 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume12.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested85041%
Total Not Requested120059%

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