Toyota Corolla vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison
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For the Toyota Corolla vs. Mitsubishi Lancer price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Corolla vs. Lancer Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Corolla and Lancer will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Toyota Corolla XRS's price is $72 lower than the Mitsubishi Lancer GT's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 72 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,309 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Corolla | Lancer |
| Trim | XRS | GT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 158hp I4 | 168hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 22/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | ?, 6 | 710, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 215/45-18 |
| Total Price | 25,832 | 26,654 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 25,832 | 25,904 |
| Total Invoice | 23,119 | 25,135 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -707 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 23,119 | 24,428 |
Invoice Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
Price Comparison (MSRP): Toyota Corolla vs. Mitsubishi LancerThe 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Toyota Corolla XRS | ||
| Difference: 822 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS | ||
| Difference: 2,016 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Corolla | Lancer |
| Trim | XRS | GT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 18,860 | 19,845 |
| Base Invoice | 17,256 | 19,007 |
| Floor mats | 199 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,490 | |
| Power Package | 635 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 99 | 80 |
| Navigation system | 1,300 | 2,295 |
| Satellite radio | 449 | |
| Sunroof | 890 | |
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1,190 | |
| Touring Package | 3,550 | |
| Cargo mat | 89 | |
| Floor mats | 0 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | |
| Power Package | 0 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | |
| Navigation system | 2,050 | |
| Satellite radio | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| Touring Package | 3,159 | |
| Cargo mat | 59 | |
| Total options | 6,252 | 6,014 |
| Total options | 5,143 | 5,333 |
| Destination | 720 | 795 |
| Total Price | 25,832 | 26,654 |
| Total Invoice | 23,119 | 25,135 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Toyota Corolla
| Price of the Toyota Corolla: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | The payment on the car is less than 300 a month for a nicely equipped car. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | The Corolla provides a lot of "bang for the buck" in my mind. It has all the things I need in a car, all the things I wanted in a car, and even a few minor fun "bells and whistles" for good measure - all at a price I can afford easily. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Decided to go with Corolla because it was several thousand cheaper over civic for similar features. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | I felt this car was reasonable price for its class. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | Low interest rate on lease payments. Reasonably priced car while well equipped. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | I only took the automatic transmission option and it was one of the cheapest. Interest rate was only at 1.7% for me. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | we got a pretty good price (before tax,tags and title fees) from a ford dealership. Bought in 2010, it was a used 2007 model. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Low payments and priced right, it seems that newer corollas can be had for what you would have paid for a new vehicle 2 or 3 years earlier. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Great pricing, easy financing |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Paid $14,500 |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | It was what I felt I could afford at the time I had to replace my 1995 Saturn SL1. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Purchased new, well-equipped for the market segment for 15k. Very competitive pricing relative to lesser known (by me) brands. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | A/C, power window, power door lock, ABS, side airbag, rear spoiler, alloy wheel, 6 speakers, remote keyless entry, and more for $16,000 brand new. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD | low price |
| Price of the Toyota Corolla: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | This may just be a little quirk with me/my location but I could not find it cheaper used anywhere in Texas. I guess on the other side though, it was one of the cheaper Pre-Owned Certified vehicles I was trying to find. Another one was a 2011 Honda Fit asking was 15k but had 40k miles for example. I bought this one for 13.7k (full bumper to bumper coverage for next 4 years) so you can't be too sure. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Its expensive compared to Sentra, Elantra and Lancer, while providing the same or less features. Also mainteinance is expensive but is because the brand, not the car. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | More expensive than a Focus (but more car, too, and better resale value for sure). |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Not as much of a bargain for what you get and the payments were too high for a boring daily-driver. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | sort of upmarket cost for a dinky little eonobox with crappy handling. But I guess you pay for the fact that it will biodegrade before it will wear out. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Mitsubishi Lancer
| Price of the Mitsubishi Lancer: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Corolla | Lancer |
| Trim | XRS | GT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $100 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | |
| Media drive, large | $100 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Traffic information | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | $250 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,500 | $2,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -707 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Corolla | Lancer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.7 in |
| Length | 178.7 in | 180.0 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 69.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,965 lb. | 2,933 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 43.9 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
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| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Traffic information | 50 | No |
| Media hard drive | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 20% |
| Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 39% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Corolla Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Toyota Corolla: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
For an entry level car it seems put together well. No noises indicating loose parts, no odd rattles, every window seam was solidly affixed. A lot of little things that wear quickly or look poorly installed were not present in the Corolla. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No problem so far. I use the car daily for work commute and then to carry two kids around. gave it a good clean up last week, look as good as new. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
No rattles, good fit, good materials |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The interior seemed to be made of high quality expensive looking materils that fit mostly well together, I did have to have dealer repair a couple panels that did not fit as well together as most of the other trim pieces did |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Fit and finish are very good both interior and exterior. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The interior has a quality sturdy feel, with no loose or hollow plastic moldings that i've seen on other cars. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Again, very high quality and very durable. I've put 70,000 km's on it over 4 years and it still looks good inside and out. Nothing a good vacuum and polish can't clean up. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even after 190K km, the Corolla still feels tight and well made. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very nice inside, not luxury but def comfortable. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Toyota Corolla: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior is full of cheap rubbermaid plastics that are ultra hard and creaky. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Poorly designed new engine has mechanical noises when started and runs rough when first started. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior was not as well finished as the Sentra and materials seemed cheaper |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Possible this is only my Corolla, but the exterior seems to be falling apart, roof trim peels, dash rattles, rear bumper cover is always loose. Speedo off by 5-10%, braking clunks. Dealership says this is normal. Toyota has let me down. Have owned 2.5 |
What Our Members Are Saying about Mitsubishi Lancer Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Mitsubishi Lancer: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
It feels like a solid car. I have only had one thing wrong with it, and that was the fuel pump getting stuck. It was replaced under warranty though. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Mitsubishi Lancer: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Its rattles have rattles. And those rattles have buzzes. It sounds like the interior is going to self destruct under low RPM. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
the plastic trim pieces around the doors and the arm rest area look and feel cheap but then again the car is pretty cheap to start with. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Well that is the same thing as relibility |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not bad, better than my last Dodge but could be better still. |
