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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,519

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $13,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,870

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $12,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelLancerLancerMaxima
TrimGTRalliartPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,845 $27,995 $39,960
Base Invoice $19,007 $26,813 $37,298
Navigation system 2,295 2,295  
Touring Package 3,550 3,350  
Remote start 595 595  
Cargo mat 89 89  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Floor mats     220
Rear spoiler     405
Navigation system 2,050 2,050  
Touring Package 3,159 2,982  
Remote start 505 505  
Cargo mat 59 59  
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295  
Floor mats     167
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 6,879 6,679 625
Options (change) 6,068 5,891 511
Destination 795 795 835
Total Price $27,519 $35,469 $41,420
Total Invoice $25,870 $33,499 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,781
Model Year201220122016
ModelLancerLancerMaxima
TrimGTRalliartPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM5S6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,519$35,469$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-7,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,519$31,319$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$25,870$33,499$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-3,920-6,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,870$29,579$31,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,709$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122016
ModelLancerLancerMaxima
TrimGTRalliartPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,085$6,235$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,920-6,993

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122016
ModelLancerMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in109.3 in
Length180.0 in192.8 in
Width69.4 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft314.3 ft3

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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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested310085%
Total Not Requested55015%

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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested290084%
Total Not Requested55016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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