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Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,845

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $13,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,684

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $12,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelMaximaMaximaLancer
TrimSRPlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,530 $40,940 $22,095
Base Invoice $35,966 $38,212 $21,359
Body kit 420 420  
Floor mats 310 300  
Rear spoiler 430 405 290
Navigation system     1,800
Sight and Sound Package     1,500
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Body kit 349 349  
Floor mats 249 234  
Rear spoiler 364 344 245
Navigation system     1,625
Sight and Sound Package     1,335
Obstacle detection, rear     255
Options (change) 1,160 1,125 3,885
Options (change) 962 927 3,460
Destination 885 885 865
Total Price $40,575 $42,950 $26,845
Total Invoice $37,813 $40,024 $25,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,007
Model Year201820182017
ModelMaximaMaximaLancer
TrimSRPlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$40,575$42,950$26,845
Adjustments for Features-3,350-5,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,225$37,500$26,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$37,813$40,024$25,684
Adjustments for Features-3,122-5,0790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,691$34,945$25,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$254$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201820182017
ModelMaximaMaximaLancer
TrimSRPlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,995$10,095$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$5,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,122-5,0790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelMaximaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.7 in
Length192.8 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in69.4 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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