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Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,845

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $4,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $22,095
Technology Package 1,290    
Floor mats 235 235  
Rear spoiler 405 405 290
Navigation system     1,800
Sight and Sound Package     1,500
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344 245
Navigation system     1,625
Sight and Sound Package     1,335
Obstacle detection, rear     255
Options (change) 1,930 640 3,885
Options (change) 344 344 3,460
Destination 885 885 865
Total Price $31,810 $37,035 $26,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,542
Model Year201820182017
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$31,810$37,035$26,845
Adjustments for Features-2,010-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$34,425$26,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201820182017
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
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 
HD radio  $50
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 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$7,455$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$2,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-78-870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelAltimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.7 in
Length191.9 in182.1 in
Width72.0 in69.4 in
Height57.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested70021%
Total Not Requested257579%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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