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

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

Lowest Total Price: $23,718

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $15,357

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,487

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $13,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201120112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LancerLancerLancer
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3GTSRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $19,495 $27,695 $37,195
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $18,671 $26,525 $35,625
Sport Package 650          
Premium Plus Package 3,250          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575      
Cargo organizer 75 75 75 59 59 59
Cargo mat 160     89 89 89
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250          
Metal pedals 195          
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995          
Touring Package       3,300 3,100 2,000
Premium Package           2,000
Sport Package 606          
Premium Plus Package 3,024          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536      
Cargo organizer 70 70 70 45 45 45
Cargo mat 149     59 59 59
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233          
Metal pedals 182          
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926          
Touring Package       2,937 2,759 1,780
Premium Package           1,780
Options (change) 6,150 650 650 3,448 3,248 4,148
Options (change) 5,726 606 606 3,041 2,863 3,664
Destination 975 975 975 775 775 775
Total Price $39,075 $45,275 $56,525 $23,718 $31,718 $42,118
Total Invoice $36,415 $42,177 $52,639 $22,487 $30,163 $40,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,760
Model Year201820182018201120112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LancerLancerLancer
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3GTSRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7M5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10710, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$39,075$45,275$56,525$23,718$31,718$42,118
Adjustments for Features-5,545-8,330-8,8050-4,150-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,530$36,945$47,720$23,718$27,568$37,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,415$14,190$0$3,850$14,275
Total Invoice$36,415$42,177$52,639$22,487$30,163$40,064
Adjustments for Features-5,168-7,760-8,2000-3,947-3,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,247$34,417$44,439$22,487$26,216$36,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,170$13,192$0$3,729$13,653

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

Model Year201820182018201120112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3LancerLancerLancer
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3GTSRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
FWD$0  $0  
AWD $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40$40$40
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   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Adjustable center differential    $275$275
Limited-slip front differential    $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500   
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300     
Hood scoop    $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
HD radio$50$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$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$0   
Cornering lights $50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,305$11,090$11,565$2,760$6,910$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$8,330$8,805$0$4,150$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,168-7,760-8,2000-3,947-3,924

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

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.7 in
Length175.4 in180.0 in
Width70.7 in69.4 in
Height55.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.3 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 in42.2 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 ft311.6 ft3

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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested215090%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested290084%
Total Not Requested55016%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested270083%
Total Not Requested55017%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested2225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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