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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: $30,071

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $4,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,459

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $2,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelMaximaMaximaLancer
TrimSSVRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,420 $35,120 $26,490
Base Invoice $29,695 $32,163 $25,237
Limited Edition 710    
Floor mats 195 195  
Cargo organizer 145 145 56
Rear spoiler   375  
Xenon HID headlights   400  
Recaro Sport Package     2,750
Cargo mat     80
Limited Edition 616    
Floor mats 146 146  
Cargo organizer 117 117 42
Rear spoiler   298  
Xenon HID headlights   347  
Recaro Sport Package     2,434
Cargo mat     51
Options (change) 1,050 1,115 2,886
Options (change) 879 908 2,527
Destination 780 780 695
Total Price $34,250 $37,015 $30,071
Total Invoice $31,354 $33,851 $28,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,491
Model Year201220122009
ModelMaximaMaximaLancer
TrimSSVRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6237hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,250$37,015$30,071
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,250$35,815$29,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$0
Total Invoice$31,354$33,851$28,459
Adjustments for Features0-1,097-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,354$32,754$27,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220122009
ModelMaximaMaximaLancer
TrimSSVRalliart
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,190$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,097-596

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.7 in
Length190.6 in180.0 in
Width73.2 in69.4 in
Height57.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,480 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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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