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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: $34,435

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $1,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,640

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelS40Lancer
TrimT5Ralliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $27,995
Base Invoice $26,804 $26,813
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Touring Package   3,350
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Navigation system 1,896 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Touring Package   2,982
Options (change) 6,692 5,645
Options (change) 5,754 5,032
Destination 745 795
Total Price $35,952 $34,435
Total Invoice $33,303 $32,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,009
Model Year20082012
ModelS40Lancer
TrimT5Ralliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5237hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$35,952$34,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,952$33,015
Total Invoice$33,303$32,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,303$31,294

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082012
ModelS40Lancer
TrimT5Ralliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,346

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,278 lb.3,461 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%

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