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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: $24,540

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $3,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Lancer
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $22,095
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325  
Sight and Sound Package       1,500
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 65
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260  
Sight and Sound Package       1,335
Options (change) 425 425 425 1,580
Options (change) 340 340 340 1,400
Destination 995 995 995 865
Total Price $28,420 $31,470 $34,020 $24,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,518
Model Year2021202120212017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Lancer
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$28,420$31,470$34,020$24,540
Adjustments for Features-3,705-5,405-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,715$26,065$28,615$24,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2021202120212017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Lancer
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,300$10,000$10,000$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$5,405$5,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-174-229-2120

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20212017
ModelMazda3Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in103.7 in
Length183.5 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in69.4 in
Height56.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,101 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.3 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%

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