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

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,785

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $9,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,602

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $8,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSRalliartGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,340 $26,490 $27,100
Base Invoice $17,473 $25,237 $25,617
Touring Package 1,000    
Sun and Sound Package 1,750    
Recaro Sport Package   2,750  
Premium Package     1,390
Suspension Package     650
Rear spoiler     400
Body kit     1,145
Touring Package 885    
Sun and Sound Package 1,549    
Recaro Sport Package   2,434  
Premium Package     1,194
Suspension Package     558
Rear spoiler     320
Body kit     916
Options (change) 2,750 2,750 3,585
Options (change) 2,434 2,434 2,988
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $21,785 $29,935 $31,480
Total Invoice $20,602 $28,366 $29,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,487
Model Year200920092012
ModelLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSRalliartGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine168hp I4237hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9650, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$21,785$29,935$31,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,950-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,785$26,985$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0
Total Invoice$20,602$28,366$29,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,795-2,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,602$25,571$27,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,969$0

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

Model Year200920092012
ModelLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSRalliartGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,525$5,475$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,795-2,311

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

Model Year20092012
ModelLancerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.7 in91.7 in
Length180.0 in157.3 in
Width69.4 in67.7 in
Height58.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested130067%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Recaro Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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