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smart fortwo vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,140

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $4,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelfortwoLancerLancer
TrimPassionSportback ESSportback GT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $13,590 $18,395 $21,345
Metallic paint (extra cost) 225    
Power steering (optional) 450    
Tachometer 120    
Fog lights 110    
Wheel Package   500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Power steering (optional) 0    
Tachometer 0    
Fog lights 0    
Wheel Package   445  
Options (change) 905 500 0
Options (change) 0 445 0
Destination 645 795 795
Total Price $15,140 $19,690 $22,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,222
Model Year200820122012
ModelfortwoLancerLancer
TrimPassionSportback ESSportback GT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine70hp I3148hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionS5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2140, 4140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$15,140$19,690$22,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,035-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,140$18,655$20,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200820122012
ModelfortwoLancerLancer
TrimPassionSportback ESSportback GT
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$3,335$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-991-1,928

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082012
ModelfortwoLancer
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase73.5 in103.7 in
Length106.1 in180.4 in
Width61.4 in69.4 in
Height60.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.3,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.046.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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