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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,630

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $8,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,494

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $7,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
TrimRF Grand TouringSEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $22,095
Base Invoice $30,964 $21,359
All-weather floor mats 90 80
Rear spoiler 350 290
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Navigation system   1,800
Sight and Sound Package   1,500
All-weather floor mats 72 65
Rear spoiler 280 245
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016  
Navigation system   1,625
Sight and Sound Package   1,335
Options (change) 1,515 3,670
Options (change) 1,368 3,270
Destination 875 865
Total Price $35,140 $26,630
Total Invoice $33,207 $25,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,453
Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
TrimRF Grand TouringSEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$35,140$26,630
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,865$26,630
Total Invoice$33,207$25,494
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,947$25,494

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
TrimRF Grand TouringSEL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,900$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2600

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in103.7 in
Length154.1 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in69.4 in
Height49.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.3,142 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft312.3 ft3

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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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