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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,925

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $6,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,749

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $5,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelLancerPassatPassat
TrimSEL2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $21,359 $30,353 $33,230
Navigation system 1,800    
Sight and Sound Package 1,500    
All-weather floor mats 80 235 235
Rear spoiler 290 375 375
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Navigation system 1,625    
Sight and Sound Package 1,335    
All-weather floor mats 65 185 185
Rear spoiler 245 300 300
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Options (change) 3,965 610 610
Options (change) 3,525 485 485
Destination 865 850 850
Total Price $26,925 $33,110 $36,110
Total Invoice $25,749 $31,688 $34,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,288
Model Year201720182018
ModelLancerPassatPassat
TrimSEL2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,925$33,110$36,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,860-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,925$28,250$31,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$25,749$31,688$34,565
Adjustments for Features0-4,651-4,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,749$27,037$29,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720182018
ModelLancerPassatPassat
TrimSEL2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
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 
Analog clock $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,370$9,230$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,651-4,796

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in191.6 in
Width69.4 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 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 Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

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

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