Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Passat vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Passat vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,130

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $5,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,205

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $5,535

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatLancer
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $22,495
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $21,745
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Navigation system       1,800
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Navigation system       1,625
Options (change) 375 375 375 1,800
Options (change) 300 300 300 1,625
Destination 770 770 770 835
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $25,130
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $24,205

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes or Mitsubishi Lancer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,034
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatLancer
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$25,130
Adjustments for Features-2,610-2,610-2,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,430$30,730$31,385$25,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$24,205
Adjustments for Features-2,501-2,501-2,5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,239$29,445$30,073$24,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatLancer
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,580$3,580$3,680$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$2,610$2,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,501-2,501-2,5970

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,167 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.