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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: $32,910

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,388

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,275

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $37,195
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $35,625
Premium Package 4,200   2,000
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Floor mats 175 175  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 89
Rear spoiler   370  
Touring Package     2,000
Navigation system     2,150
Cargo mat     89
Premium Package 3,643   1,780
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Floor mats 137 137  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 65
Rear spoiler   292  
Touring Package     1,780
Navigation system     1,895
Cargo mat     59
Options (change) 9,175 3,545 6,328
Options (change) 7,953 3,015 5,579
Destination 695 695 775
Total Price $34,340 $32,910 $44,298
Total Invoice $31,329 $30,275 $41,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,665
Model Year200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6291hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/40-18
Total Price$34,340$32,910$44,298
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,340$32,860$43,153
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,329$30,275$41,979
Adjustments for Features0-46-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,329$30,229$40,894
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
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$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,165$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-1,085

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082011
ModelAltimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.7 in
Length189.8 in180.0 in
Width70.7 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft311.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested137539%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested152584%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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