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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: $25,965

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $165

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,957

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleLancer
Trim2.5LGT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,795 $22,495
Base Invoice $19,003 $21,745
Sunroof Package 2,500  
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable CVT   1,000
Sunroof Package 2,400  
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Navigation system   1,625
6-speed shiftable CVT   967
Options (change) 5,400 2,800
Options (change) 5,184 2,592
Destination 770 835
Total Price $25,965 $26,130
Total Invoice $24,957 $25,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,890
Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleLancer
Trim2.5LGT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$25,965$26,130
Adjustments for Features0-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$23,945
Total Invoice$24,957$25,172
Adjustments for Features0-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,957$23,067

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleLancer
Trim2.5LGT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,040$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,105

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122016
ModelBeetleLancer
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in103.7 in
Length168.4 in182.1 in
Width71.2 in69.4 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,983 lb.3,043 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 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%
Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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