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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,249

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $2,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,640

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $2,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLancerLancerSonataSonata
TrimGTRalliartLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,845 $27,995 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $19,007 $26,813 $24,725 $26,345
Touring Package 3,550 3,350    
Navigation system 2,295 2,295    
Cargo mat 89 89 95 95
All-weather floor mats 80 80 115 115
Remote start 595 595 350 350
Navigation Package     2,200 2,200
Floor mats     100 100
Touring Package 3,159 2,982    
Navigation system 2,050 2,050    
Cargo mat 59 59 77 77
All-weather floor mats 65 65 92 92
Remote start 505 505 316 316
Navigation Package     2,002 2,002
Floor mats     80 80
Options (change) 6,609 6,409 2,860 2,860
Options (change) 5,838 5,661 2,567 2,567
Destination 795 795 775 775
Total Price $27,249 $35,199 $30,080 $31,830
Total Invoice $25,640 $33,269 $28,067 $29,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLancerLancerSonataSonata
TrimGTRalliartLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,249$35,199$30,080$31,830
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-2,465-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,249$31,049$27,615$29,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0$1,650
Total Invoice$25,640$33,269$28,067$29,687
Adjustments for Features0-3,922-2,300-2,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,640$29,347$25,767$27,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,707$0$1,528

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLancerLancerSonataSonata
TrimGTRalliartLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,110$6,260$4,575$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$2,465$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,922-2,300-2,392

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122012
ModelLancerSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length180.0 in189.8 in
Width69.4 in72.2 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft316.4 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
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested47537%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested47537%

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