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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: $24,130

Mitsubishi Lancer SE   
Difference: $1,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,192

Mitsubishi Lancer SE   
Difference: $1,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelJettaJettaLancerLancer
TrimSELSEL PremiumSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,445 $24,805 $21,095 $22,095
Base Invoice $22,507 $23,813 $20,392 $21,359
All-weather floor mats 235 235 80 80
Rear spoiler 375 375 290 290
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
All-weather floor mats 185 185 65 65
Rear spoiler 300 300 245 245
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056      
Navigation system     1,625 1,625
Options (change) 1,710 610 2,170 2,170
Options (change) 1,541 485 1,935 1,935
Destination 770 770 865 865
Total Price $25,925 $26,185 $24,130 $25,130
Total Invoice $24,818 $25,068 $23,192 $24,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,466
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelJettaJettaLancerLancer
TrimSELSEL PremiumSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5168hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$25,925$26,185$24,130$25,130
Adjustments for Features00-480-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,925$26,185$23,650$23,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$400$0
Total Invoice$24,818$25,068$23,192$24,159
Adjustments for Features00-461-1,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,818$25,068$22,731$22,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$379$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelJettaJettaLancerLancer
TrimSELSEL PremiumSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,840$3,840$4,320$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$480$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments00-461-1,807

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.7 in
Length182.2 in182.1 in
Width70.0 in69.4 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.3,142 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 ft312.3 ft3

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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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