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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: $24,830

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $3,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,869

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $2,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelLancerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,095 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $21,359 $22,568 $24,654
Sight and Sound Package 1,500    
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75
Rear spoiler 290 350 350
Premium Package   1,600  
Satellite radio   430  
Body kit   1,145 1,145
Sight and Sound Package 1,335    
All-weather floor mats 65 60 60
Rear spoiler 245 280 280
Premium Package   1,374  
Satellite radio   344  
Body kit   916 916
Options (change) 1,870 3,600 1,570
Options (change) 1,645 2,974 1,256
Destination 865 560 560
Total Price $24,830 $28,595 $28,830
Total Invoice $23,869 $26,102 $26,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,228
Model Year201720062006
ModelLancerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine168hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$24,830$28,595$28,830
Adjustments for Features-2,07500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,755$28,595$28,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$23,869$26,102$26,470
Adjustments for Features-1,99500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,874$26,102$26,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$368

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

Model Year201720062006
ModelLancerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimSELGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Wind blocker, small $100$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$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000
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  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,200$4,125$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,99500

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

Model Year20172006
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 Weight2,889 lb.2,442 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
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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