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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: $25,130

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $7,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,205

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $5,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $22,495
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $21,745
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler   370  
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Floor mats 137 137  
Rear spoiler   292  
Navigation system     1,625
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 1,800
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 1,625
Destination 695 695 835
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $25,130
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $24,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,412
Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$34,240$32,810$25,130
Adjustments for Features-2,760-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,480$30,000$25,130
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$24,205
Adjustments for Features-2,520-2,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,738$27,617$24,205
Cost Above Minimum$1,121$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,905$3,955$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$2,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,520-2,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.7 in
Length189.8 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested172549%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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