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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: $26,630

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,494

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $4,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILancer
TrimGTIRSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $22,095
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $21,359
Autobahn Package 6,000    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 80
Sight and Sound Package     1,500
Rear spoiler     290
Navigation system     1,800
Autobahn Package 5,760    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 65
Sight and Sound Package     1,335
Rear spoiler     245
Navigation system     1,625
Options (change) 6,235 235 3,670
Options (change) 5,945 185 3,270
Destination 770 770 865
Total Price $31,600 $35,595 $26,630
Total Invoice $30,326 $34,162 $25,494

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,139
Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILancer
TrimGTIRSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/60-16
Total Price$31,600$35,595$26,630
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$34,895$25,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0
Total Invoice$30,326$34,162$25,494
Adjustments for Features0-672-1,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,326$33,490$24,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,164$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220122017
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTILancer
TrimGTIRSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$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
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,180$4,880$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-672-1,307

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTILancer
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.7 in
Length165.4 in182.1 in
Width70.3 in69.4 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,889 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 in36.9 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

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