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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: $26,663

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $4,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,135

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $3,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelLancerLancerAltimaAltima
TrimGTRalliart3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,845 $27,995 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $19,007 $26,813 $23,337 $27,221
Touring Package 3,550 3,350    
Navigation system 2,295 2,295    
Cargo mat 89 89    
Sunroof wind deflector 89   100 100
Premium Package     2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Floor mats     175 175
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Stability control       600
Rear spoiler       370
Touring Package 3,159 2,982    
Navigation system 2,050 2,050    
Cargo mat 59 59    
Sunroof wind deflector 65   71 71
Premium Package     2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Floor mats     134 134
Technology Package     1,735 1,735
Stability control       520
Rear spoiler       295
Options (change) 6,023 5,734 5,235 3,245
Options (change) 5,333 5,091 4,537 2,755
Destination 795 795 695 695
Total Price $26,663 $34,524 $31,110 $33,320
Total Invoice $25,135 $32,699 $28,569 $30,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $858
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelLancerLancerAltimaAltima
TrimGTRalliart3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5S6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,663$34,524$31,110$33,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,100-2,805-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,663$30,424$28,305$30,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,761$0$2,310
Total Invoice$25,135$32,699$28,569$30,671
Adjustments for Features0-3,883-2,576-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,135$28,816$25,993$28,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,681$0$2,188

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelLancerLancerAltimaAltima
TrimGTRalliart3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof wind deflector$50 $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$710$4,810$3,515$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100$2,805$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,883-2,576-2,490

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
ModelLancerAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in109.3 in
Length180.0 in189.8 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested300082%
Total Not Requested65018%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested280081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested297567%
Total Not Requested147533%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested172595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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