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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: $26,835

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $10,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,306

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $9,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelS40LancerLancerLancer
TrimT5 R-DesignGTRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $19,845 $27,995 $37,695
Base Invoice $29,281 $19,007 $26,813 $36,105
Multimedia Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 350 350 350
Proximity key 450      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Touring Package   3,550 3,350 2,150
Navigation system   2,295 2,295 2,295
Premium Package       2,000
Multimedia Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 295 295 295
Proximity key 423      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Touring Package   3,159 2,982 1,914
Navigation system   2,050 2,050 2,050
Premium Package       1,780
Options (change) 5,300 6,195 5,995 6,795
Options (change) 4,982 5,504 5,327 6,039
Destination 875 795 795 795
Total Price $37,325 $26,835 $34,785 $45,285
Total Invoice $35,138 $25,306 $32,935 $42,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,485
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelS40LancerLancerLancer
TrimT5 R-DesignGTRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionT5M5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12710, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,325$26,835$34,785$45,285
Adjustments for Features-3,5550-4,150-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,770$26,835$30,635$41,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800$14,525
Total Invoice$35,138$25,306$32,935$42,939
Adjustments for Features-3,3470-3,929-3,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,791$25,306$29,006$39,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700$13,911

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelS40LancerLancerLancer
TrimT5 R-DesignGTRalliartEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$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   
Metal pedals  $75$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   
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$4,640$1,085$5,235$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0$4,150$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3470-3,929-3,722

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112012
ModelS40Lancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.7 in
Length176.2 in180.0 in
Width69.7 in69.4 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,364 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 Volume14.3 ft311.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested85023%

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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested260075%
Total Not Requested85025%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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