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Nissan Xterra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,144

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES   
Difference: $9,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,253

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES   
Difference: $8,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXterraXterraLancerLancer
TrimOff RoadSESportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $18,395 $21,345
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $17,618 $20,444
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Floor mats 115 115    
Cargo organizer 145 145 59 59
iPod integration 290 290    
FUSE Hands-Free Link System     395  
Wheel Package     500  
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Floor mats 83 83    
Cargo organizer 114 114 45 45
iPod integration 243 243    
FUSE Hands-Free Link System     350  
Wheel Package     445  
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 954 59
Options (change) 1,047 1,047 840 45
Destination 780 780 795 795
Total Price $29,290 $29,590 $20,144 $22,199
Total Invoice $27,373 $27,653 $19,253 $21,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,513
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXterraXterraLancerLancer
TrimOff RoadSESportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6261hp V6148hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionM6A5CVT-6CVT-6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9140, 4140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$29,290$29,590$20,144$22,199
Adjustments for Features-1,720-1,9750-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,570$27,615$20,144$21,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$0$1,230
Total Invoice$27,373$27,653$19,253$21,284
Adjustments for Features-1,607-1,8460-791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,766$25,807$19,253$20,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$41$0$1,240

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXterraXterraLancerLancer
TrimOff RoadSESportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed automatic $900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,370$2,395$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$1,975$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,607-1,8460-791

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082012
ModelXterraLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length178.7 in180.4 in
Width72.8 in69.4 in
Height74.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft346.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES

FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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