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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: $26,505

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,411

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $26,490
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $25,237
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Floor mats 160 160  
Body kit 340 340  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Recaro Sport Package     2,750
Cargo mat     80
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Floor mats 119 119  
Body kit 262 262  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Recaro Sport Package     2,434
Cargo mat     51
Options (change) 2,300 1,650 2,830
Options (change) 1,980 1,379 2,485
Destination 605 605 695
Total Price $26,505 $29,655 $30,015
Total Invoice $24,411 $27,324 $28,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6237hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$26,505$29,655$30,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,505$26,480$25,800
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$0
Total Invoice$24,411$27,324$28,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-3,991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,411$24,399$24,426
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,255$5,430$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,925-3,991

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.7 in
Length192.3 in180.0 in
Width70.4 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,480 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Recaro Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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