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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: $40,890

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,239

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $4,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaLancer
TrimSVEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $37,195
Base Invoice $32,163 $35,625
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,850  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Cargo organizer 145 59
Touring Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Navigation system   2,150
Cargo mat   89
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,605  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Cargo organizer 117 45
Touring Package   1,780
Premium Package   1,780
Navigation system   1,895
Cargo mat   59
Options (change) 4,990 6,298
Options (change) 4,296 5,559
Destination 780 775
Total Price $40,890 $44,268
Total Invoice $37,239 $41,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,995
Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaLancer
TrimSVEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6291hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$40,890$44,268
Adjustments for Features0-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,890$43,503
Total Invoice$37,239$41,959
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,239$41,234

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaLancer
TrimSVEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-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, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,030$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-725

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122011
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.3,517 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested107551%
Total Not Requested104049%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested63581%
Total Not Requested15019%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested3012%
Total Not Requested22588%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%
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%

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