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Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,900

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,194

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,679

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaLancer / Evolution
Trim3.5 SREvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $31,399
Base Invoice $23,697 $29,593
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package   3,120
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package   2,727
Options (change) 2,550 3,120
Options (change) 2,202 2,727
Destination 780 575
Total Price $28,900 $35,094
Total Invoice $26,679 $32,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,125
Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaLancer / Evolution
Trim3.5 SREvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6286hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$28,900$35,094
Adjustments for Features-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,915$35,094
Total Invoice$26,679$32,895
Adjustments for Features-9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,770$32,895

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaLancer / Evolution
Trim3.5 SREvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,230$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9090

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaLancer / Evolution
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in180.5 in
Width70.7 in66.8 in
Height57.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested32516%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX

Sun, Sound, and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Infinity, 315W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152555%
Total Not Requested125045%

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