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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: $33,335

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,758

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SLEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $37,695
Base Invoice $28,488 $36,105
Floor mats 210  
Technology Package 1,090  
Rear spoiler 405  
Premium Package   2,000
Touring Package   2,150
Navigation system   2,295
Cargo mat   89
Remote start   595
Floor mats 159  
Technology Package 957  
Rear spoiler 344  
Premium Package   1,780
Touring Package   1,914
Navigation system   2,050
Cargo mat   59
Remote start   505
Options (change) 1,705 7,129
Options (change) 1,460 6,308
Destination 810 795
Total Price $33,335 $45,619
Total Invoice $30,758 $43,208

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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: $10,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,797
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SLEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6291hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,335$45,619
Adjustments for Features0-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,335$43,874
Total Invoice$30,758$43,208
Adjustments for Features0-1,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,758$41,555

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaLancer
Trim3.5 SLEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,653

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.7 in
Length191.5 in180.0 in
Width72.0 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested100045%

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