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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: $24,270

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $6,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,026

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $5,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $19,845 $27,995 $34,495 $37,695
Base Invoice $24,714 $19,007 $26,813 $33,039 $36,105
Premium Package 1,650       2,000
Suspension Package 500        
All-weather floor mats 45 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 400        
Body kit 1,145        
Touring Package   3,550 3,350   2,150
Sight and Sound Package       2,100  
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800  
Premium Package 1,417       1,780
Suspension Package 430        
All-weather floor mats 36 65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 320        
Body kit 916        
Touring Package   3,159 2,982   1,914
Sight and Sound Package       1,869  
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602  
Options (change) 3,740 3,630 3,430 3,980 4,230
Options (change) 3,119 3,224 3,047 3,536 3,759
Destination 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $31,245 $24,270 $32,220 $39,270 $42,720
Total Invoice $28,628 $23,026 $30,655 $37,370 $40,659

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,617
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6M5S6M5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7710, 9710, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,245$24,270$32,220$39,270$42,720
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-4,150-2,700-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,170$24,270$28,070$36,570$38,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800$12,300$14,525
Total Invoice$28,628$23,026$30,655$37,370$40,659
Adjustments for Features-9850-3,948-2,569-3,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,643$23,026$26,707$34,801$36,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,681$11,775$13,897

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

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manual $0 $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$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$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200  
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $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 $300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000    
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights $125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights   $25 
Heated mirrors    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
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$4,050$2,975$7,125$5,675$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$4,150$2,700$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-9850-3,948-2,569-3,736

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

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

Model Year20112012
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.2,933 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

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%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested200055%
Total Not Requested165045%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested180052%
Total Not Requested165048%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested112551%

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