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Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,845

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $6,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,684

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $6,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40Lancer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $22,095
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $21,359
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 295
Proximity key 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Navigation system     1,800
Sight and Sound Package     1,500
Rear spoiler     290
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 255
Proximity key 423 423  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Navigation system     1,625
Sight and Sound Package     1,335
Rear spoiler     245
Options (change) 5,100 5,300 3,885
Options (change) 4,794 4,982 3,460
Destination 875 875 865
Total Price $33,725 $37,325 $26,845
Total Invoice $31,754 $35,138 $25,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,366
Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40Lancer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5168hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$33,725$37,325$26,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,725$34,850$25,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0
Total Invoice$31,754$35,138$25,684
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-1,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,754$32,808$24,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40Lancer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$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 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,765$6,240$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,330-1,296

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112017
ModelS40Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length176.2 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in69.4 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,142 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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