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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,830

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $7,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,164

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $6,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelPathfinderLancerLancerLancer
TrimSESSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,980 $17,595 $20,995 $21,995
Base Invoice $25,283 $17,009 $20,295 $21,262
Airbag Package 700      
Floor mats 155      
AWD   2,400    
Airbag Package 607      
Floor mats 106      
AWD   2,320    
Options (change) 855 2,400 0 0
Options (change) 713 2,320 0 0
Destination 780 835 835 835
Total Price $28,615 $20,830 $21,830 $22,830
Total Invoice $26,776 $20,164 $21,130 $22,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,987
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelPathfinderLancerLancerLancer
TrimSESSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6168hp I4168hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 4140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$28,615$20,830$21,830$22,830
Adjustments for Features0-85-985-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,615$20,745$20,845$20,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$400$0
Total Invoice$26,776$20,164$21,130$22,097
Adjustments for Features0-82-953-2,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,776$20,082$20,177$19,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$293$388$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelPathfinderLancerLancerLancer
TrimSESSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,640$4,725$5,625$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$985$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-82-953-2,308

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082016
ModelPathfinderLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.7 in
Length192.3 in182.1 in
Width72.8 in69.4 in
Height72.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.3,142 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
168 hp@6000
167 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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