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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: $26,635

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $13,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,155

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $11,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelLancerLancerMaxima
TrimGTRalliartSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $28,095 $35,120
Base Invoice $19,151 $26,909 $32,163
Touring Package 3,550 3,350  
Navigation system 2,295 2,295  
Cold Package     400
Monitor Package     700
Tech Package     1,850
Xenon HID headlights     400
Floor mats     195
Rear spoiler     375
Touring Package 3,159 2,982  
Navigation system 2,050 2,050  
Cold Package     347
Monitor Package     607
Tech Package     1,605
Xenon HID headlights     347
Floor mats     146
Rear spoiler     298
Options (change) 5,845 5,645 3,920
Options (change) 5,209 5,032 3,350
Destination 795 795 780
Total Price $26,635 $34,535 $39,820
Total Invoice $25,155 $32,736 $36,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,531
Model Year201320132012
ModelLancerLancerMaxima
TrimGTRalliartSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5S6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,635$34,535$39,820
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,635$30,385$36,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,750$0
Total Invoice$25,155$32,736$36,293
Adjustments for Features0-3,934-2,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,155$28,802$33,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,647$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201320132012
ModelLancerLancerMaxima
TrimGTRalliartSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
SD Card slot  $25
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 rearview mirror  $150
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$495$4,645$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,934-2,607

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
ModelLancerMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in109.3 in
Length180.0 in190.6 in
Width69.4 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft314.2 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 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 Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested63581%
Total Not Requested15019%

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