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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: $23,570

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,383

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $6,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011201120112011
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195
Base Invoice $26,051 $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625
Premium Package 1,390       2,000
Suspension Package 650        
Rear spoiler 400        
Touring Package   3,300 3,100   2,000
Sight and Sound Package       2,100  
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800  
Premium Package 1,194       1,780
Suspension Package 558        
Rear spoiler 320        
Touring Package   2,937 2,759   1,780
Sight and Sound Package       1,869  
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602  
Options (change) 2,440 3,300 3,100 3,900 4,000
Options (change) 2,072 2,937 2,759 3,471 3,560
Destination 820 775 775 775 775
Total Price $30,810 $23,570 $31,570 $38,670 $41,970
Total Invoice $28,943 $22,383 $30,059 $36,805 $39,960

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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: $5,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,362
Model Year20152011201120112011
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTSRalliartEvolution 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$30,810$23,570$31,570$38,670$41,970
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-4,150-2,900-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,535$23,570$27,420$35,770$37,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$12,200$14,275
Total Invoice$28,943$22,383$30,059$36,805$39,960
Adjustments for Features-1,1980-3,951-2,760-3,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,745$22,383$26,108$34,045$36,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725$11,662$13,650

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

Model Year20152011201120112011
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTSRalliartEvolution 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$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 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
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$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$2,775$6,925$5,675$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$4,150$2,900$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1980-3,951-2,760-3,927

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

Model Year20152011
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 Weight2,448 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
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 GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested200058%
Total Not Requested145042%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested180055%
Total Not Requested145045%

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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