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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,925

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $9,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $1,035

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $24,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelLancerGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,095 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $21,359 $33,667 $0
Navigation system 1,800    
Sight and Sound Package 1,500    
All-weather floor mats 80 235 235
Rear spoiler 290    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Navigation system 1,625    
Sight and Sound Package 1,335    
All-weather floor mats 65 185 185
Rear spoiler 245    
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Options (change) 3,965 235 235
Options (change) 3,525 185 185
Destination 865 850 850
Total Price $26,925 $36,155 $40,870
Total Invoice $25,749 $34,702 $1,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,833
Model Year201720182018
ModelLancerGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$26,925$36,155$40,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,635-4,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,925$32,520$36,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,640
Total Invoice$25,749$34,702$1,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,489-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,749$31,213$916
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,297$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201720182018
ModelLancerGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSELGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Sunroof, large $1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,820$8,455$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,635$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,489-119

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in103.8 in
Length182.1 in167.6 in
Width69.4 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.353.7 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 Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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