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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,845

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $4,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelLancerAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $28,995 $35,510
Navigation system 1,800    
Sight and Sound Package 1,500    
Rear spoiler 290 405 405
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Technology Package   1,290  
Floor mats   235 235
Navigation system 1,625    
Sight and Sound Package 1,335    
Rear spoiler 245 344 344
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Technology Package   0  
Floor mats   0 0
Options (change) 3,885 1,930 640
Options (change) 3,460 344 344
Destination 865 885 885
Total Price $26,845 $31,810 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,542
Model Year201720182018
ModelLancerAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,845$31,810$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,845$29,800$34,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720182018
ModelLancerAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,845$6,855$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-78-87

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in109.3 in
Length182.1 in191.9 in
Width69.4 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 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
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70021%
Total Not Requested257579%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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