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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,154

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $8,941

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,572

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $9,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTILancer
TrimRSportback GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,590 $21,345
Base Invoice $33,207 $20,444
All-weather floor mats 235 80
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Touring Package   3,550
Cargo mat   89
Navigation system   2,295
All-weather floor mats 185 65
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Touring Package   3,159
Cargo mat   59
Navigation system   2,050
Options (change) 1,735 6,014
Options (change) 1,625 5,333
Destination 770 795
Total Price $37,095 $28,154
Total Invoice $35,602 $26,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,490
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTILancer
TrimRSportback GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,095$28,154
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,490$28,154
Total Invoice$35,602$26,572
Adjustments for Features-1,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,062$26,572

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTILancer
TrimRSportback GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,740$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5400

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTILancer
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.7 in
Length165.4 in180.4 in
Width70.3 in69.4 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft346.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested270074%
Total Not Requested95026%

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