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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: $32,875

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club   
Difference: $6,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,116

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club   
Difference: $6,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancer
TrimRF ClubEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,910 $34,495 $37,695
Base Invoice $30,169 $33,039 $36,105
All-weather floor mats 90 80 80
Sunroof and Leather Package   1,800  
Sight and Sound Package   2,100  
Touring Package     2,150
Premium Package     2,000
All-weather floor mats 72 65 65
Sunroof and Leather Package   1,602  
Sight and Sound Package   1,869  
Touring Package     1,914
Premium Package     1,780
Options (change) 90 3,980 4,230
Options (change) 72 3,536 3,759
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $32,875 $39,270 $42,720
Total Invoice $31,116 $37,370 $40,659

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,494
Model Year201820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancer
TrimRF ClubEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6M5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,875$39,270$42,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$36,370$38,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,225
Total Invoice$31,116$37,370$40,659
Adjustments for Features0-2,760-3,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,116$34,610$36,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,123

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelMX-5 MiataLancerLancer
TrimRF ClubEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Adjustable center differential $275$275
Limited-slip front differential $500$500
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop $100$100
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$7,625$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,760-3,926

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

Model Year20182012
ModelMX-5 MiataLancer
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in103.7 in
Length154.1 in180.0 in
Width68.3 in69.4 in
Height49.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Volume4.5 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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