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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,518

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR   
Difference: $459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTILancer / Evolution
TrimREvolution GSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $32,990
Base Invoice $33,207 $31,093
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.   2,000
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.   1,750
Options (change) 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 1,750
Destination 770 675
Total Price $35,360 $35,665
Total Invoice $33,977 $33,518

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,026
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTILancer / Evolution
TrimREvolution GSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,360$35,665
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,815$35,665
Total Invoice$33,977$33,518
Adjustments for Features-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,492$33,518

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTILancer / Evolution
TrimREvolution GSR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,515$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4850

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTILancer / Evolution
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.7 in
Length165.4 in180.0 in
Width70.3 in69.4 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 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 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft311.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR

Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Wheel locks25No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tall rear wing-type spoiler300No
Total Requested115063%
Total Not Requested67537%

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