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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,845

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,812

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $2,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3LancerLancer
TrimTouringGrand TouringGTSEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,090 $23,145 $17,590 $38,290
Base Invoice $19,226 $22,144 $16,758 $36,089
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,500      
Cargo mat 75 75 80 80
Fog lights 375      
Sun and Sound Package     1,500  
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,290      
Cargo mat 60 60 51 51
Fog lights 300      
Sun and Sound Package     1,328  
Options (change) 1,950 75 1,580 80
Options (change) 1,650 60 1,379 51
Destination 875 875 675 675
Total Price $22,915 $24,095 $19,845 $39,045
Total Invoice $21,751 $23,079 $18,812 $36,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3LancerLancer
TrimTouringGrand TouringGTSEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4152hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9650, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$22,915$24,095$19,845$39,045
Adjustments for Features-2,780-4,5800-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,135$19,515$19,845$34,445
Cost Above Minimum$620$0$0$14,600
Total Invoice$21,751$23,079$18,812$36,815
Adjustments for Features-2,639-4,3870-4,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,112$18,692$18,812$32,478
Cost Above Minimum$420$0$0$13,666

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3LancerLancer
TrimTouringGrand TouringGTSEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit  $0$0
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Digital instruments$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,900$6,700$2,120$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$4,580$0$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,639-4,3870-4,337

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182008
ModelMazda3Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length180.3 in180.0 in
Width70.7 in69.4 in
Height57.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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