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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,801

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR   
Difference: $3,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,611

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR   
Difference: $2,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,990 $38,290 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $31,093 $36,089 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 2,000        
Cargo organizer 56 50 75 75 75
Cargo mat 80 80 160    
Sport Package     650    
Premium Plus Package     3,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Metal pedals     195    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 1,750        
Cargo organizer 42 37 70 70 70
Cargo mat 51 51 149    
Sport Package     606    
Premium Plus Package     3,024    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Metal pedals     182    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
Options (change) 2,136 130 6,150 650 650
Options (change) 1,843 88 5,726 606 606
Destination 675 675 975 975 975
Total Price $35,801 $39,095 $39,075 $45,275 $56,525
Total Invoice $33,611 $36,852 $36,415 $42,177 $52,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,595
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I4291hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionM5S6S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$35,801$39,095$39,075$45,275$56,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-4,720-7,505-7,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,801$37,970$34,355$37,770$48,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,169$0$3,415$14,190
Total Invoice$33,611$36,852$36,415$42,177$52,639
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-4,399-6,991-7,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,611$35,792$32,016$35,186$45,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,181$0$3,170$13,192

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500   
Adjustable center differential$275$275   
Limited-slip front differential$500$500   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Hood scoop$100$100   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,185$6,310$9,905$12,690$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$4,720$7,505$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-4,399-6,991-7,431

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082018
ModelLancer / EvolutionA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in103.8 in
Length180.0 in175.4 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR

Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Wheel locks25No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tall rear wing-type spoiler300No
Total Requested95052%
Total Not Requested87548%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested215090%

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