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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: $25,135

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,169

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $3,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelLancerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $21,359 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Navigation system 1,800 495   495
All-weather floor mats 80 140 140 140
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system 1,625 450   450
All-weather floor mats 65 127 127 127
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 2,175 2,925 140 4,120
Options (change) 1,945 2,660 127 3,747
Destination 865 875 875 875
Total Price $25,135 $28,925 $31,990 $32,870
Total Invoice $24,169 $27,655 $30,738 $31,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,214
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelLancerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,135$28,925$31,990$32,870
Adjustments for Features0-285-1,375-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,135$28,640$30,615$30,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,975$2,045
Total Invoice$24,169$27,655$30,738$31,382
Adjustments for Features0-272-1,321-2,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,169$27,383$29,417$29,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,034$1,913

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelLancerMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSELLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
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   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
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 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,595$4,880$5,970$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285$1,375$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-272-1,321-2,086

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in111.4 in
Length182.1 in193.8 in
Width69.4 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume12.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%
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%

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