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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,658

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $2,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,980

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $3,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelLancerLancerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGTRalliartLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,845 $27,995 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $19,007 $26,813 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Touring Package 3,550 3,350      
Cargo mat 89 89 60   60
All-weather floor mats 80 80 140 140 140
Cargo organizer 59 59 140 140 140
Remote start 595 595      
Navigation system 2,295 2,295 495   495
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Sun and Wheels Package     1,300 2,270  
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Panoramic sunroof         1,150
Touring Package 3,159 2,982      
Cargo mat 59 59 55   55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 127 127 127
Cargo organizer 45 45 127 127 127
Remote start 505 505      
Navigation system 2,050 2,050 450   450
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295      
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Sun and Wheels Package     1,183 2,066  
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Panoramic sunroof         1,047
Options (change) 7,018 6,818 4,425 2,550 5,470
Options (change) 6,178 6,001 4,025 2,320 4,976
Destination 795 795 875 875 875
Total Price $27,658 $35,608 $30,425 $34,400 $34,220
Total Invoice $25,980 $33,609 $29,020 $32,931 $32,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $255
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelLancerLancerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGTRalliartLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5S6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$27,658$35,608$30,425$34,400$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-2,920-3,970-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,658$31,458$27,505$30,430$29,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0$2,925$1,895
Total Invoice$25,980$33,609$29,020$32,931$32,611
Adjustments for Features0-3,917-2,785-3,800-4,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,980$29,692$26,235$29,131$28,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,712$0$2,896$1,783

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelLancerLancerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimGTRalliartLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275   
Limited-slip front differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Body kit$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125   
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,035$7,185$5,955$7,005$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$2,920$3,970$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,917-2,785-3,800-4,593

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelLancerMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in111.4 in
Length180.0 in193.8 in
Width69.4 in73.0 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested115032%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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