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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: $26,555

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $4,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,119

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $4,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $20,595 $34,495 $38,995
Base Invoice $28,427 $19,725 $33,039 $37,350
Proximity key 130      
Door sill trim plates 150      
Touring Package   5,150    
Premium Package     3,800  
Navigation system     2,375 2,375
Proximity key 112      
Door sill trim plates 120      
Touring Package   4,584    
Premium Package     3,382  
Navigation system     2,125 2,125
Options (change) 280 5,150 6,175 2,375
Options (change) 232 4,584 5,507 2,125
Destination 835 810 810 810
Total Price $31,180 $26,555 $41,480 $42,180
Total Invoice $29,494 $25,119 $39,356 $40,285

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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: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,814
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4168hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9710, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,180$26,555$41,480$42,180
Adjustments for Features-1,6500-2,650-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,530$26,555$38,830$40,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,275$13,725
Total Invoice$29,494$25,119$39,356$40,285
Adjustments for Features-1,5610-2,514-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,933$25,119$36,842$38,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,723$13,351

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

Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancerLancer
TrimGrand TouringGTEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Universal garage door opener$100   
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Rearview camera $200  
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Adjustable center differential  $275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Convertible top$3000   
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof $900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Fog lights $125$125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Folding second row seats $300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row$-300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,775$5,125$7,775$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0$2,650$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5610-2,514-1,815

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

Model Year20162015
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in103.7 in
Length154.1 in180.0 in
Width68.3 in69.4 in
Height48.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Sunroof900No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested195057%
Total Not Requested150043%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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