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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: $26,485

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $10,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,011

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $9,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelS40LancerLancerLancer
TrimT5GTRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $19,845 $27,995 $37,695
Base Invoice $25,359 $19,007 $26,813 $36,105
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025      
Premium Package 2,195     2,000
Climate Package 412      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Stability control 695      
Navigation system 2,120 2,295 2,295 2,295
Audio Package 895      
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Touring Package   3,550 3,350 2,150
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741      
Premium Package 1,887     1,780
Climate Package 354      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408      
Stability control 597      
Navigation system 1,823 2,050 2,050 2,050
Audio Package 769      
Xenon HID headlights 602      
Touring Package   3,159 2,982 1,914
Options (change) 9,517 5,845 5,645 6,445
Options (change) 8,181 5,209 5,032 5,744
Destination 695 795 795 795
Total Price $37,152 $26,485 $34,435 $44,935
Total Invoice $34,235 $25,011 $32,640 $42,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,929
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelS40LancerLancerLancer
TrimT5GTRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6M5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12710, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,152$26,485$34,435$44,935
Adjustments for Features-1,4050-4,075-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,747$26,485$30,360$41,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,875$14,600
Total Invoice$34,235$25,011$32,640$42,644
Adjustments for Features-1,2950-3,863-3,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,940$25,011$28,777$38,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,766$13,979

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelS40LancerLancerLancer
TrimT5GTRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Adjustable center differential  $275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,240$1,835$5,910$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0$4,075$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2950-3,863-3,654

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062012
ModelS40Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length175.9 in180.0 in
Width69.7 in69.4 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.2,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 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 in42.2 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 Volume12.6 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested260071%
Total Not Requested105029%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested260075%
Total Not Requested85025%

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%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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