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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: $26,550

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,429

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $4,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelLancerAltimaAltima
TrimSEL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $21,359 $22,681 $26,565
Navigation system 1,800    
Sight and Sound Package 1,500    
Rear spoiler 290   370
Premium Package   4,200  
Stability control   900 900
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Fog lights   310  
Navigation system 1,625    
Sight and Sound Package 1,335    
Rear spoiler 245   292
Premium Package   3,643  
Stability control   780 780
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Floor mats   137 137
Fog lights   251  
Options (change) 3,590 8,085 3,445
Options (change) 3,205 7,006 2,944
Destination 865 695 695
Total Price $26,550 $33,250 $32,810
Total Invoice $25,429 $30,382 $30,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,375
Model Year201720082008
ModelLancerAltimaAltima
TrimSEL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,550$33,250$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-185-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,550$33,065$32,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0
Total Invoice$25,429$30,382$30,204
Adjustments for Features0-169-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,429$30,213$29,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$409$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720082008
ModelLancerAltimaAltima
TrimSEL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,495$4,680$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-169-400

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172008
ModelLancerAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in109.3 in
Length182.1 in189.8 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft317.9 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 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230065%
Total Not Requested122535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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