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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: $23,760

Mitsubishi Lancer SE   
Difference: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,882

Mitsubishi Lancer SE   
Difference: $2,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetleLancerLancer
Trim2.5LSESEL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,795 $21,095 $22,095
Base Invoice $19,003 $20,392 $21,359
Sound and Navigation Package 1,800    
Sunroof Package 2,500    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Sound and Navigation Package 1,728    
Sunroof Package 2,400    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056    
Navigation system   1,625 1,625
Options (change) 5,400 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 5,184 1,625 1,625
Destination 770 865 865
Total Price $25,965 $23,760 $24,760
Total Invoice $24,957 $22,882 $23,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,429
Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetleLancerLancer
Trim2.5LSESEL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5168hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$25,965$23,760$24,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$22,750$22,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$24,957$22,882$23,849
Adjustments for Features0-973-2,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,957$21,909$21,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$381$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetleLancerLancer
Trim2.5LSESEL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,440$4,450$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-973-2,321

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122017
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.3,142 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 2.5L

Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested117564%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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