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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: $24,830

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $6,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,869

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $4,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $22,095
Base Invoice $24,346 $21,359
Premium Package 1,650  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Body kit 1,145  
All-weather floor mats 45 80
Rear spoiler 350 290
Sight and Sound Package   1,500
Premium Package 1,417  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013  
Body kit 916  
All-weather floor mats 36 65
Rear spoiler 280 245
Sight and Sound Package   1,335
Options (change) 4,290 1,870
Options (change) 3,662 1,645
Destination 670 865
Total Price $31,310 $24,830
Total Invoice $28,678 $23,869

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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: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,121
Model Year20092017
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$31,310$24,830
Adjustments for Features0-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,310$24,505
Total Invoice$28,678$23,869
Adjustments for Features0-312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,678$23,557

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

Model Year20092017
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
TrimGrand TouringSEL
Body2dr Convertible4dr 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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
No leather in second row$-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$5,100$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-312

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

Model Year20092017
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in103.7 in
Length157.3 in182.1 in
Width67.7 in69.4 in
Height49.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.3,142 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 Volume5.3 ft312.3 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 SEL

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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