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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: $25,453

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,540

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $18,135
Base Invoice $21,359 $16,989
Sight and Sound Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 80 78
Rear spoiler 290 325
Navigation system 1,800 1,950
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Sight and Sound Package 1,335  
All-weather floor mats 65 62
Rear spoiler 245 260
Navigation system 1,625 1,677
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Options (change) 3,670 6,648
Options (change) 3,270 5,881
Destination 865 670
Total Price $26,630 $25,453
Total Invoice $25,494 $23,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $195
Model Year20172009
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$26,630$25,453
Adjustments for Features-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,385$25,453
Total Invoice$25,494$23,540
Adjustments for Features-2,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,345$23,540

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172009
ModelLancerMazda3
TrimSELs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,620$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1490

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172009
ModelLancerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in178.3 in
Width69.4 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume12.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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