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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: $23,135

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,847

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $4,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelLancerLancerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSEvolution MRGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,990 $38,990 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $18,092 $36,748 $22,568 $24,654
Touring Package 1,500 2,000    
Sun and Sound Package 1,900      
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Suspension Package     500  
Premium Package     1,250  
Rear spoiler     350 350
Satellite radio     430  
Body kit     1,145 1,145
Touring Package 1,328 1,885    
Sun and Sound Package 1,682      
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Suspension Package     430  
Premium Package     1,074  
Rear spoiler     280 280
Satellite radio     344  
Body kit     916 916
Options (change) 3,400 2,000 4,175 1,995
Options (change) 3,010 1,885 3,444 1,596
Destination 745 745 560 560
Total Price $23,135 $41,735 $29,170 $29,255
Total Invoice $21,847 $39,378 $26,572 $26,810

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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: $5,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,178
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelLancerLancerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSEvolution MRGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine168hp I4291hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,135$41,735$29,170$29,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-600-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,135$37,885$28,570$28,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,750$0$85
Total Invoice$21,847$39,378$26,572$26,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,633-547-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,847$35,745$26,025$26,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,898$0$235

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

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelLancerLancerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSEvolution MRGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Heated mirrors $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
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  
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,150$7,000$3,750$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850$600$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,633-547-550

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

Model Year20102006
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65034%
Total Not Requested125066%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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