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BMW 3-Series vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,665

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $14,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,246

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $13,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLancer
Trim328i335iM3GTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $18,340
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $17,473
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Sport Package   900    
6-speed manual   0    
Technology Package     3,250  
Rear spoiler     0  
Sunroof     1,050  
Sun and Sound Package       1,750
Touring Package       1,000
Navigation Package       1,800
Cargo mat       80
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Sport Package   820    
6-speed manual   0    
Technology Package     2,960  
Rear spoiler     0  
Sunroof     955  
Sun and Sound Package       1,549
Touring Package       885
Navigation Package       1,593
Cargo mat       51
Options (change) 5,020 5,120 5,920 4,630
Options (change) 4,565 4,655 5,385 4,078
Destination 825 825 825 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,545 $45,245 $61,845 $23,665
Total Invoice $35,475 $41,635 $57,185 $22,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,899
Model Year2008200820082009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLancer
Trim328i335iM3GTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8168hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,545$45,245$61,845$23,665
Adjustments for Features-1,445-2,895-4,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,100$42,350$57,550$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$20,450$0
Total Invoice$35,475$41,635$57,185$22,246
Adjustments for Features-1,330-2,664-3,9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,145$38,971$53,214$22,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,826$19,069$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2008200820082009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesLancer
Trim328i335iM3GTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
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 with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,480$3,930$5,330$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$2,895$4,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,330-2,664-3,9710

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082009
Model3-SeriesLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.7 in
Length178.2 in180.0 in
Width71.5 in69.4 in
Height55.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

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