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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,925

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $11,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,749

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $9,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Lancer
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $22,095
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $21,359
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Navigation Plus Package 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 180 80
Navigation system         1,800
Sight and Sound Package         1,500
Rear spoiler         290
Obstacle detection, rear         295
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302  
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371    
Navigation Plus Package 2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511  
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 168 65
Navigation system         1,625
Sight and Sound Package         1,335
Rear spoiler         245
Obstacle detection, rear         255
Options (change) 7,280 7,280 7,280 4,730 3,965
Options (change) 6,770 6,770 6,770 4,399 3,525
Destination 895 895 895 895 865
Total Price $38,075 $40,775 $41,375 $46,725 $26,925
Total Invoice $35,473 $37,983 $38,541 $43,518 $25,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,378
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Lancer
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6S6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/60-16
Total Price$38,075$40,775$41,375$46,725$26,925
Adjustments for Features-1,445-1,445-3,145-4,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,630$39,330$38,230$42,130$26,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,500$0
Total Invoice$35,473$37,983$38,541$43,518$25,749
Adjustments for Features-1,346-1,346-2,930-4,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,127$36,637$35,611$39,238$25,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$5,111$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Lancer
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$5,765$7,465$8,915$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$1,445$3,145$4,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,346-1,346-2,930-4,2800

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.7 in
Length175.4 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in69.4 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested57537%
Total Not Requested96563%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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