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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,645

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,553

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $2,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelLancerLancerElantra
TrimGTRalliartLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,845 $27,995 $20,595
Base Invoice $19,007 $26,813 $19,727
Touring Package 3,550 3,350  
Navigation system 2,295 2,295  
Cargo mat 89 89 80
Technology Package     2,100
Floor mats     95
Touring Package 3,159 2,982  
Navigation system 2,050 2,050  
Cargo mat 59 59 64
Technology Package     1,911
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 5,934 5,734 2,275
Options (change) 5,268 5,091 2,051
Destination 795 795 775
Total Price $26,574 $34,524 $23,645
Total Invoice $25,070 $32,699 $22,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,865
Model Year201220122012
ModelLancerLancerElantra
TrimGTRalliartLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,574$34,524$23,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,574$30,374$23,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$25,070$32,699$22,553
Adjustments for Features0-3,931-348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$28,768$22,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,698$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201220122012
ModelLancerLancerElantra
TrimGTRalliartLimited
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,535$5,685$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,931-348

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012
ModelLancerElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length180.0 in178.3 in
Width69.4 in69.9 in
Height58.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft314.8 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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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