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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,145

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,189

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelElantraLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $19,845 $27,995 $34,495 $37,695
Base Invoice $15,909 $19,007 $26,813 $33,039 $36,105
Sunroof 1,150        
Cargo mat 80 89 89 89 89
Rear spoiler 375        
Floor mats 85        
Sunroof wind deflector 85 89     89
Bluetooth cell phone link 325        
Leather seating surfaces 800        
Touring Package   3,550 3,350   2,150
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800  
Sight and Sound Package       2,100  
Premium Package         2,000
Sunroof 1,047        
Cargo mat 64 59 59 59 59
Rear spoiler 338        
Floor mats 68        
Sunroof wind deflector 68 65     65
Bluetooth cell phone link 292        
Leather seating surfaces 728        
Touring Package   3,159 2,982   1,914
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602  
Sight and Sound Package       1,869  
Premium Package         1,780
Options (change) 2,900 3,728 3,439 3,989 4,328
Options (change) 2,605 3,283 3,041 3,530 3,818
Destination 675 795 795 795 795
Total Price $20,145 $24,368 $32,229 $39,279 $42,818
Total Invoice $19,189 $23,085 $30,649 $37,364 $40,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,456
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelElantraLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6710, 9710, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$20,145$24,368$32,229$39,279$42,818
Adjustments for Features0-1,520-5,620-4,170-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,145$22,848$26,609$35,109$37,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,761$12,261$14,525
Total Invoice$19,189$23,085$30,649$37,364$40,718
Adjustments for Features0-1,440-5,344-3,967-5,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,189$21,645$25,305$33,397$35,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,660$11,752$13,895

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelElantraLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Adjustable center differential  $275$275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof wind deflector$50$50  $50
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights   $25 
Heated mirrors$25   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,250$2,770$6,870$5,420$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520$5,620$4,170$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,440-5,344-3,967-5,178

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082012
ModelElantraLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.7 in
Length177.4 in180.0 in
Width69.9 in69.4 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested145040%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested200058%
Total Not Requested145042%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested202591%
Total Not Requested2009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

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