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Toyota Matrix vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Matrix vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,690

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES   
Difference: $1,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,729

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMatrixLancerLancer
TrimXRSportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,990 $18,395 $21,345
Base Invoice $15,373 $17,618 $20,444
Extra Value Package 1 270    
Side curtain airbags 645    
Stability control 650    
4-speed automatic 830    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300    
Alloy wheels 410    
Wheel Package   500  
Extra Value Package 1 243    
Side curtain airbags 555    
Stability control 559    
4-speed automatic 753    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258    
Alloy wheels 328    
Wheel Package   445  
Options (change) 3,105 500 0
Options (change) 2,696 445 0
Destination 660 795 795
Total Price $20,755 $19,690 $22,140
Total Invoice $18,729 $18,858 $21,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $383
Model Year200820122012
ModelMatrixLancerLancer
TrimXRSportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4148hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4140, 4140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$20,755$19,690$22,140
Adjustments for Features0-535-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,755$19,155$20,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$18,729$18,858$21,239
Adjustments for Features0-512-1,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,729$18,346$19,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,444

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200820122012
ModelMatrixLancerLancer
TrimXRSportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,490$2,025$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-512-1,449

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082012
ModelMatrixLancer
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.7 in
Length171.3 in180.4 in
Width69.9 in69.4 in
Height61.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft346.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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