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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison

Mitsubishi Lancer vs Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison:
Mitsubishi Lancer vs Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Lancer vs. MX-5 Miata Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Lancer and MX-5 Miata will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart's price is $3,745 lower than the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Lancer vs. MX-5 Miata Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $2500 adjustment for the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart's additional features, the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is $3,745 less than the Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,167
Model Year20102012
ModelLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimRalliartGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine237hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers710, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price30,68531,930
Adjustments for Features-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price28,18531,930
Total Invoice29,08329,881
Adjustments for Features-2,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice26,71429,881

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Invoice Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Difference: 1,245
Lowest Total Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Difference: 798
Model Year20102012
ModelLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimRalliartGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price27,19027,100
Base Invoice25,90425,617
Recaro Sport Package2,750 
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100
Premium Package 1,390
Rear spoiler 400
Body kit 1,145
Recaro Sport Package 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,039
Premium Package 1,194
Rear spoiler 320
Body kit 916
Total options2,7504,035
Total options2,4343,469
Destination745795
Total Price30,68531,930
Total Invoice29,08329,881

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20102012
ModelLancerMX-5 Miata
TrimRalliartGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input$100 
Interior air filter$25 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Powertrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$275 
Limited-slip rear differential$275 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,200$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3690

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20102012
ModelLancerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.7 in91.7 in
Length180.0 in157.3 in
Width69.4 in67.7 in
Height58.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,480 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ralliart

Recaro Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mitsubishi Lancer

Price of the Mitsubishi Lancer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Was a little higher than I wanted but got the Price to where I could go new rather than used. Payments at $200 mo.
2010 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Thousands less than other cars I looked at with comparable features. Was interested in a car with paddle shifting. Looked at Acura TSX, Lexus IS 250, Mazda 6 and others. Got car for under dealer invoice.
2009 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Good price for gts with navi 23800 sticker payed 21000 less 1000 rebate
2009 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Good, got it for 2.5k under MSRP.
2008 4dr Sedan 152-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 I paid $19,500 for a fully loaded Lancer GTS - easily beating what that could have cost me in a fully-loaded Civic (with less features).
2005 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 It had 0% for 5 years and I liked that.
Price of the Mitsubishi Lancer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 152-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 At the time Aug. 2009 I paid out the door $30,500 canadian, no flexibility in price negotiations but to be fair it was new to Canada.
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 Nothing, but would of bought instead if I knew they were going to offer 0% financing a month later.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Inexpensive for a convertible sports car.
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Bought it used (2 years old) for $16,500 with 8000 miles on it. If you can find one you like for similar money, buy it. This model year has a 4 year bumper to bumper warranty, unlike subsequent years which are covered for 3 years.
2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Great value for the car -- Used, I could get a fully loaded sports car for the same price as a new base model economy car.
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Bought used, 2 owner car, both ladies drove it only for weekend joy ride, covered and garaged, e.g. low mileage, showroom condition...3K under Blue Book.
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 The price point for a used 03 Miata are quite attractive, considering other roadsters.
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Price on the later models is a bit high for how little creature comforts you get. Worth it once you find out how fun and reliable it is. Great on gas too
Price of the Mazda MX-5 Miata: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Very pricey in Canada (30k for a stripper), dealers do not want to deal.

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