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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,574

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Ralliart   
Difference: $7,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,675

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Ralliart   
Difference: $5,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimRalliartEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,999 $31,399 $36,299 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $18,100 $29,593 $34,132 $22,116 $23,323
Suspension Package       500 500
Rear spoiler       350 350
Body kit       1,145 1,145
Suspension Package       430 430
Rear spoiler       280 280
Body kit       916 916
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,995 1,995
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,626 1,626
Destination 575 575 575 670 670
Total Price $19,574 $31,974 $36,874 $26,595 $27,905
Total Invoice $18,675 $30,168 $34,707 $24,412 $25,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,455
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimRalliartEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine162hp I4286hp I4286hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-17235/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,574$31,974$36,874$26,595$27,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-3,000-3,575-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,574$29,874$33,874$23,020$23,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,300$14,300$0$210
Total Invoice$18,675$30,168$34,707$24,412$25,619
Adjustments for Features0-1,981-2,824-3,282-4,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,675$28,187$31,883$21,130$21,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,512$13,208$0$197

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimRalliartEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350  $350$350
Roll bar   $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500$500  
Vortex generator  $50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,800$3,900$4,800$5,375$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$3,000$3,575$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,981-2,824-3,282-4,292

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062008
ModelLancer / EvolutionMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.4 in91.7 in
Length180.5 in157.3 in
Width66.8 in67.7 in
Height54.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,746 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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