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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: $21,820

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,831

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $8,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,100 $19,995 $28,095 $34,695 $37,895
Base Invoice $25,617 $19,151 $26,909 $33,230 $36,296
Premium Package 1,390       2,000
Suspension Package 650        
Body kit 1,145        
All-weather floor mats 45 80 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 400        
Leather seating surfaces   950 950    
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800  
Sight and Sound Package       2,100  
Touring Package         2,150
Premium Package 1,194       1,780
Suspension Package 558        
Body kit 916        
All-weather floor mats 36 65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 320        
Leather seating surfaces   820 820    
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602  
Sight and Sound Package       1,869  
Touring Package         1,914
Options (change) 3,630 1,030 1,030 3,980 4,230
Options (change) 3,024 885 885 3,536 3,759
Destination 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $31,525 $21,820 $29,920 $39,470 $42,920
Total Invoice $29,436 $20,831 $28,589 $37,561 $40,850

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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: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,360
Model Year20122013201320132013
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)?, 7140, 6140, 6710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,525$21,820$29,920$39,470$42,920
Adjustments for Features-3,4750-4,350-5,100-6,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,050$21,820$25,570$34,370$36,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,750$12,550$14,775
Total Invoice$29,436$20,831$28,589$37,561$40,850
Adjustments for Features-3,2450-4,156-4,853-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,191$20,831$24,433$32,708$34,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,602$11,877$13,999

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

Model Year20122013201320132013
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
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75$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 $300  
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000    
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325$325
CD player $125$125  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
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
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25 
Heated mirrors    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
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  
Heated front seats$200  $200$200
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$5,275$1,800$6,150$6,900$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$0$4,350$5,100$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2450-4,156-4,853-6,020

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

Model Year20122013
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
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%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

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%
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%

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