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

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

Lowest Total Price: $25,125

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $9,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,124

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $8,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelLancerA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $21,359 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Sight and Sound Package 1,500      
All-weather floor mats 80 180    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Rear spoiler 290      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Sight and Sound Package 1,335      
All-weather floor mats 65 168    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Rear spoiler 245      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Options (change) 2,165 1,750 575 575
Options (change) 1,900 1,630 536 536
Destination 865 975 975 975
Total Price $25,125 $34,675 $45,200 $56,450
Total Invoice $24,124 $32,319 $42,107 $52,569

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,757
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelLancerA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$25,125$34,675$45,200$56,450
Adjustments for Features0-470-5,695-6,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$34,205$39,505$50,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,300$16,075
Total Invoice$24,124$32,319$42,107$52,569
Adjustments for Features0-438-5,305-5,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,124$31,881$36,802$46,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,921$14,942

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

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelLancerA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,445$5,915$11,140$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470$5,695$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-438-5,305-5,746

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

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in103.8 in
Length182.1 in175.4 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume12.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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