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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: $23,135

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $8,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,847

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $6,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTSEvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $18,990 $38,990
Base Invoice $24,346 $18,092 $36,748
Premium Package 1,650    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 350    
Body kit 1,145    
Touring Package   1,500 2,000
Sun and Sound Package   1,900  
Premium Package 1,417    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Rear spoiler 280    
Body kit 916    
Touring Package   1,328 1,885
Sun and Sound Package   1,682  
Options (change) 4,245 3,400 2,000
Options (change) 3,626 3,010 1,885
Destination 670 745 745
Total Price $31,265 $23,135 $41,735
Total Invoice $28,642 $21,847 $39,378

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,848
Model Year200920102010
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTSEvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4168hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionT6M5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,265$23,135$41,735
Adjustments for Features-2,1250-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,140$23,135$37,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,675
Total Invoice$28,642$21,847$39,378
Adjustments for Features-1,9470-3,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,695$21,847$35,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,828

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

Model Year200920102010
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTSEvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$2,525$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9470-3,703

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

Model Year20092010
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in103.7 in
Length157.3 in180.0 in
Width67.7 in69.4 in
Height49.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 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 Volume5.3 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65034%
Total Not Requested125066%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested92546%

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