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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: $25,425

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $11,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,460

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $8,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelMaximaMaximaLancer
TrimSESLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $22,495
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $21,745
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370  
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,625
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291  
Obstacle detection, rear     255
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 2,095
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 1,880
Destination 695 695 835
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $25,425
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $24,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,780
Model Year200820082016
ModelMaximaMaximaLancer
TrimSESLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$36,450$36,520$25,425
Adjustments for Features-3,185-3,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,265$33,435$25,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$24,460
Adjustments for Features-2,895-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,240$30,460$24,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200820082016
ModelMaximaMaximaLancer
TrimSESLGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
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$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
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,630$4,530$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$3,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,895-2,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082016
ModelMaximaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in103.7 in
Length193.5 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in69.4 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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