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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: $23,570

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $6,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,383

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $5,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195 $25,240
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625 $23,323
Touring Package 3,300 3,100   2,000  
Sight and Sound Package     2,100    
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,800    
Premium Package       2,000  
Premium Package 2         1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,100
Rear spoiler         350
Satellite radio         430
Body kit         1,145
Touring Package 2,937 2,759   1,780  
Sight and Sound Package     1,869    
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,602    
Premium Package       1,780  
Premium Package 2         1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic         1,012
Rear spoiler         280
Satellite radio         344
Body kit         916
Options (change) 3,300 3,100 3,900 4,000 4,275
Options (change) 2,937 2,759 3,471 3,560 3,626
Destination 775 775 775 775 670
Total Price $23,570 $31,570 $38,670 $41,970 $30,185
Total Invoice $22,383 $30,059 $36,805 $39,960 $27,619

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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: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,115
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9710, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$23,570$31,570$38,670$41,970$30,185
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-2,900-4,125-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,570$27,420$35,770$37,845$28,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$12,200$14,275$0
Total Invoice$22,383$30,059$36,805$39,960$27,619
Adjustments for Features0-3,951-2,760-3,927-1,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,383$26,108$34,045$36,033$26,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$11,662$13,650$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 
Adjustable center differential $275$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Convertible top    $3000
Hood scoop $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Heated mirrors   $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
No leather in second row    $-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$7,475$6,225$7,450$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$2,900$4,125$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,951-2,760-3,927-1,121

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

Model Year20112008
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?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested200058%
Total Not Requested145042%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested145045%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested112551%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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