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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: $20,830

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,164

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $6,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelXterraLancerLancerLancer
TrimSESSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,200 $17,595 $20,995 $21,995
Base Invoice $25,773 $17,009 $20,295 $21,262
Floor mats 120      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205      
AWD   2,400    
Floor mats 91      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164      
AWD   2,320    
Options (change) 325 2,400 0 0
Options (change) 255 2,320 0 0
Destination 825 835 835 835
Total Price $28,350 $20,830 $21,830 $22,830
Total Invoice $26,853 $20,164 $21,130 $22,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,661
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelXterraLancerLancerLancer
TrimSESSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6168hp I4168hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 4140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$28,350$20,830$21,830$22,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-2,635-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,350$19,095$19,195$18,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$400$0
Total Invoice$26,853$20,164$21,130$22,097
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-2,551-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,853$18,484$18,579$18,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$387$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelXterraLancerLancerLancer
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   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
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  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
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
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,525$5,425$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735$2,635$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,680-2,551-3,905

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122016
ModelXterraLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length178.7 in182.1 in
Width72.8 in69.4 in
Height74.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.3,142 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 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft312.3 ft3

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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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