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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,420

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $5,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,341

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $5,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelJettaLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimGLIGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195
Base Invoice $22,795 $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625
Autobahn Package 2,050        
Navigation system 900 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Rear spoiler 375        
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800  
Sight and Sound Package       2,100  
Premium Package         2,000
Touring Package         2,000
Autobahn Package 1,968        
Navigation system 864 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Rear spoiler 300        
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602  
Sight and Sound Package       1,869  
Premium Package         1,780
Touring Package         1,780
Options (change) 3,325 2,150 2,150 6,050 6,150
Options (change) 3,132 1,895 1,895 5,366 5,455
Destination 770 775 775 775 775
Total Price $27,840 $22,420 $30,620 $40,820 $44,120
Total Invoice $26,697 $21,341 $29,195 $38,700 $41,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,266
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelJettaLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimGLIGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6M5S6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9140, 6140, 6710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$27,840$22,420$30,620$40,820$44,120
Adjustments for Features-2,1800-4,350-5,800-7,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$22,420$26,270$35,020$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$12,600$14,675
Total Invoice$26,697$21,341$29,195$38,700$41,855
Adjustments for Features-2,0900-4,148-5,499-6,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,607$21,341$25,047$33,201$35,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,706$11,860$13,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelJettaLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimGLIGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manual $0 $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Adjustable center differential  $275$275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900  $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25 
Compass$0    
Heated mirrors$25   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$1,110$5,460$6,910$8,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$0$4,350$5,800$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0900-4,148-5,499-6,664

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.7 in
Length182.2 in180.0 in
Width70.0 in69.4 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested110049%

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