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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,163

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $13,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,572

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $11,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLancerPathfinder
TrimSportback GTLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,345 $40,240
Base Invoice $20,444 $37,264
Touring Package 3,550  
Navigation system 2,295  
Cargo mat 89  
Sunroof wind deflector 89 105
Floor mats   200
4.0L V6   0
Touring Package 3,159  
Navigation system 2,050  
Cargo mat 59  
Sunroof wind deflector 65 79
Floor mats   163
4.0L V6   0
Options (change) 6,023 305
Options (change) 5,333 242
Destination 795 825
Total Price $28,163 $41,370
Total Invoice $26,572 $38,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,229
Model Year20122012
ModelLancerPathfinder
TrimSportback GTLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$28,163$41,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,163$37,560
Total Invoice$26,572$38,331
Adjustments for Features0-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,572$34,801

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelLancerPathfinder
TrimSportback GTLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,345$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,530

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelLancerPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.2 in
Length180.4 in192.3 in
Width69.4 in72.8 in
Height59.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,022 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.849.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.6 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested115032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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