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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,845

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,684

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelLancerBeetle
TrimSELSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,095 $24,020
Base Invoice $21,359 $23,058
Sight and Sound Package 1,500  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear spoiler 290  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Premium Package   2,500
Floor mats   235
Sight and Sound Package 1,335  
Navigation system 1,625  
Rear spoiler 245  
Obstacle detection, rear 255  
Premium Package   2,150
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 3,885 2,735
Options (change) 3,460 2,335
Destination 865 850
Total Price $26,845 $27,605
Total Invoice $25,684 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,104
Model Year20172018
ModelLancerBeetle
TrimSELSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine168hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$26,845$27,605
Adjustments for Features-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,275$27,605
Total Invoice$25,684$26,243
Adjustments for Features-5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,139$26,243

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerBeetle
TrimSELSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5450

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in100.0 in
Length182.1 in168.4 in
Width69.4 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,142 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.329.9 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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