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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,845

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,684

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleLancer
TrimSESEL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $22,095
Base Invoice $23,058 $21,359
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235  
Navigation system   1,800
Sight and Sound Package   1,500
Rear spoiler   290
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185  
Navigation system   1,625
Sight and Sound Package   1,335
Rear spoiler   245
Obstacle detection, rear   255
Options (change) 2,735 3,885
Options (change) 2,335 3,460
Destination 850 865
Total Price $27,605 $26,845
Total Invoice $26,243 $25,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,104
Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleLancer
TrimSESEL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$27,605$26,845
Adjustments for Features0-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$26,275
Total Invoice$26,243$25,684
Adjustments for Features0-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,243$25,139

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleLancer
TrimSESEL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,230$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-545

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleLancer
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in103.7 in
Length168.4 in182.1 in
Width71.2 in69.4 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,142 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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