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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: $29,565

Mazda MX-5 Miata Club   
Difference: $6,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,989

Mazda MX-5 Miata Club   
Difference: $5,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionMX-5 Miata
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRClub
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,990 $38,290 $28,600
Base Invoice $31,093 $36,089 $27,042
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 2,000    
Proximity key     130
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 1,750    
Proximity key     112
Options (change) 2,000 0 130
Options (change) 1,750 0 112
Destination 675 675 835
Total Price $35,665 $38,965 $29,565
Total Invoice $33,518 $36,764 $27,989

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,895
Model Year200820082016
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionMX-5 Miata
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRClub
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine291hp I4291hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$35,665$38,965$29,565
Adjustments for Features-675-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,990$37,165$29,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$0
Total Invoice$33,518$36,764$27,989
Adjustments for Features-634-1,6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,884$35,066$27,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,182$0

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

Model Year200820082016
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionMX-5 Miata
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRClub
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Adjustable center differential$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Convertible top  $3000
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,225$7,350$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-634-1,6980

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

Model Year20082016
ModelLancer / EvolutionMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.7 in90.9 in
Length180.0 in154.1 in
Width69.4 in68.3 in
Height58.7 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR

Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Wheel locks25No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tall rear wing-type spoiler300No
Total Requested95052%
Total Not Requested87548%

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