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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: $21,820

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,831

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $8,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,995 $28,095 $34,695 $37,895 $27,100
Base Invoice $19,151 $26,909 $33,230 $36,296 $25,617
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 80 45
Leather seating surfaces 950 950      
Sight and Sound Package     2,100    
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,800    
Premium Package       2,000 1,390
Touring Package       2,150  
Suspension Package         650
Rear spoiler         400
Body kit         1,145
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 36
Leather seating surfaces 820 820      
Sight and Sound Package     1,869    
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,602    
Premium Package       1,780 1,194
Touring Package       1,914  
Suspension Package         558
Rear spoiler         320
Body kit         916
Options (change) 1,030 1,030 3,980 4,230 3,630
Options (change) 885 885 3,536 3,759 3,024
Destination 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $21,820 $29,920 $39,470 $42,920 $31,525
Total Invoice $20,831 $28,589 $37,561 $40,850 $29,436

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,360
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6710, 9710, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$21,820$29,920$39,470$42,920$31,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-5,100-6,325-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,820$25,570$34,370$36,595$28,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,750$12,550$14,775$0
Total Invoice$20,831$28,589$37,561$40,850$29,436
Adjustments for Features0-4,156-4,853-6,020-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,831$24,433$32,708$34,830$26,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,602$11,877$13,999$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTRalliartEvolution 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
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 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$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  $300
Exterior 
Convertible top    $3000
Hood scoop $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights   $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors   $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $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 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
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
Touring 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$1,800$6,150$6,900$8,125$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350$5,100$6,325$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,156-4,853-6,020-3,245

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,933 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 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

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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