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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: $29,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,763

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $26,490
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $25,237
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Technology Package   2,000  
Rear spoiler   370  
Recaro Sport Package     2,750
Cargo mat     80
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Technology Package   1,735  
Rear spoiler   295  
Recaro Sport Package     2,434
Cargo mat     51
Options (change) 3,135 3,145 2,830
Options (change) 2,731 2,684 2,485
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $29,010 $33,220 $30,015
Total Invoice $26,763 $30,600 $28,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,531
Model Year200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6237hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$29,010$33,220$30,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,010$31,495$29,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,485$0
Total Invoice$26,763$30,600$28,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,589-123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,763$29,011$28,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,248$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLRalliart
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera $200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$6,015$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,589-123

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,424 lb.3,480 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 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?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested237553%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

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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