Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,124

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $7,851

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Lancer
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $54,500 $22,095
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $50,686 $21,359
Convenience Package 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 80
Heated front seats 500      
Sight and Sound Package       1,500
Rear spoiler       290
Obstacle detection, rear       295
Convenience Package 838      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 65
Heated front seats 467      
Sight and Sound Package       1,335
Rear spoiler       245
Obstacle detection, rear       255
Options (change) 2,155 755 755 2,165
Options (change) 2,009 704 704 1,900
Destination 950 950 950 865
Total Price $34,305 $44,605 $56,205 $25,125
Total Invoice $31,975 $41,552 $52,340 $24,124

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 dealer quotes or Mitsubishi Lancer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,273
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Lancer
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5168hp I4
TransmissionS7S6S7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19205/60-16
Total Price$34,305$44,605$56,205$25,125
Adjustments for Features-620-5,220-5,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$39,385$50,260$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,700$16,575$0
Total Invoice$31,975$41,552$52,340$24,124
Adjustments for Features-578-4,863-5,5360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,397$36,689$46,804$24,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,292$15,407$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Lancer
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,740$10,340$11,065$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$5,220$5,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-578-4,863-5,5360

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20172017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.7 in
Length175.4 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in69.4 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Convertibles, and Sedans.
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.