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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: $26,550

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $4,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,429

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $3,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $22,095
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $21,359
Braking and Airbag Package 800    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Body kit 340 340  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Sight and Sound Package     1,500
Rear spoiler     290
Navigation system     1,800
Braking and Airbag Package 694    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Body kit 262 262  
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Sight and Sound Package     1,335
Rear spoiler     245
Navigation system     1,625
Options (change) 8,150 3,450 3,590
Options (change) 7,166 2,940 3,205
Destination 605 605 865
Total Price $32,355 $31,455 $26,550
Total Invoice $29,597 $28,885 $25,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,187
Model Year200620062017
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionM5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$32,355$31,455$26,550
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$30,655$23,975
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$0
Total Invoice$29,597$28,885$25,429
Adjustments for Features0-735-2,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,597$28,150$22,963
Cost Above Minimum$1,447$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200620062017
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $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$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,970$3,770$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-735-2,466

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062017
ModelAltimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.7 in
Length192.3 in182.1 in
Width70.4 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested277564%
Total Not Requested155036%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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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