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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: $23,410

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $5,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,645

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $4,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,495 $24,435
Base Invoice $21,745 $22,568
All-weather floor mats 80 75
Premium Package   1,250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
Body kit   1,145
All-weather floor mats 65 60
Premium Package   1,074
6-speed shiftable automatic   945
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Body kit   916
Options (change) 80 4,350
Options (change) 65 3,619
Destination 835 560
Total Price $23,410 $29,345
Total Invoice $22,645 $26,747

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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: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,145
Model Year20162006
ModelLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine168hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$23,410$29,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,410$28,295
Total Invoice$22,645$26,747
Adjustments for Features0-957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,645$25,790

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

Model Year20162006
ModelLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimGTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-957

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

Model Year20162006
ModelLancerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.7 in91.7 in
Length182.1 in157.3 in
Width69.4 in67.7 in
Height58.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume12.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6500
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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