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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: $26,555

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $2,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,119

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $2,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelLancerLancerMalibu
TrimGTEvolution MRLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $38,995 $28,600
Base Invoice $19,725 $37,350 $27,027
Touring Package 5,150    
Touring Package 4,584    
Options (change) 5,150 0 0
Options (change) 4,584 0 0
Destination 810 810 760
Total Price $26,555 $39,805 $29,360
Total Invoice $25,119 $38,160 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,223
Model Year201520152012
ModelLancerLancerMalibu
TrimGTEvolution MRLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4291hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$26,555$39,805$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,555$38,630$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,075$0
Total Invoice$25,119$38,160$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,126-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,119$37,034$27,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,915$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152012
ModelLancerLancerMalibu
TrimGTEvolution MRLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600  
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,195$6,370$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,126-445

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModelLancerMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.3 in
Length180.0 in191.8 in
Width69.4 in70.3 in
Height58.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225054%
Total Not Requested192546%

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