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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: $25,720

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $5,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,278

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $5,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195 $30,065
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625 $28,427
Touring Package 3,300 3,100   2,000  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Sight and Sound Package     2,100    
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,800    
Premium Package       2,000  
Proximity key         130
Touring Package 2,937 2,759   1,780  
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Sight and Sound Package     1,869    
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,602    
Premium Package       1,780  
Proximity key         112
Options (change) 5,450 5,250 6,050 6,150 130
Options (change) 4,832 4,654 5,366 5,455 112
Destination 775 775 775 775 835
Total Price $25,720 $33,720 $40,820 $44,120 $31,030
Total Invoice $24,278 $31,954 $38,700 $41,855 $29,374

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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: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,909
Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9710, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$25,720$33,720$40,820$44,120$31,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-2,900-4,125-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$29,570$37,920$39,995$28,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$12,200$14,275$0
Total Invoice$24,278$31,954$38,700$41,855$29,374
Adjustments for Features0-3,933-2,749-3,913-2,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,278$28,021$35,951$37,942$27,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,743$11,673$13,664$0

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

Model Year20112011201120112016
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 manual    $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Universal garage door opener    $100
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  $0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Convertible top    $3000
Hood scoop $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
App support    $0
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $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 
Total Value of Features$3,440$7,590$6,340$7,565$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$2,900$4,125$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,933-2,749-3,913-2,187

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

Model Year20112016
ModelLancerMX-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 GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested200058%
Total Not Requested145042%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested145045%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested90040%

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