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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,925

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $6,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,749

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $5,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelPassatPassatLancer
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $22,095
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $21,359
All-weather floor mats 235 235 80
Rear spoiler 375 375 290
Navigation system     1,800
Sight and Sound Package     1,500
Obstacle detection, rear     295
All-weather floor mats 185 185 65
Rear spoiler 300 300 245
Navigation system     1,625
Sight and Sound Package     1,335
Obstacle detection, rear     255
Options (change) 610 610 3,965
Options (change) 485 485 3,525
Destination 850 850 865
Total Price $33,110 $36,110 $26,925
Total Invoice $31,688 $34,565 $25,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,288
Model Year201820182017
ModelPassatPassatLancer
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6S6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$33,110$36,110$26,925
Adjustments for Features-4,860-5,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,250$31,100$26,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,688$34,565$25,749
Adjustments for Features-4,651-4,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,037$29,769$25,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,732$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201820182017
ModelPassatPassatLancer
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,230$9,380$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$5,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,651-4,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelPassatLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.7 in
Length191.6 in182.1 in
Width72.2 in69.4 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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