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Ford C-MAX vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,808

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $2,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,122

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $2,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXLancer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSportback GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $21,345
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $20,444
Package 302A 2,195 2,195  
All-weather floor mats 175 175 80
Remote start 395   595
Cargo organizer 115   59
Touring Package     3,550
Navigation system     2,295
Cargo mat     89
Package 302A 2,085 2,085  
All-weather floor mats 166 166 65
Remote start 375   505
Cargo organizer 109   45
Touring Package     3,159
Navigation system     2,050
Cargo mat     59
Options (change) 2,880 2,370 6,668
Options (change) 2,735 2,251 5,883
Destination 875 875 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,925 $31,008 $28,808
Total Invoice $29,558 $29,460 $27,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $633
Model Year201620162012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXLancer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSportback GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH168hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,925$31,008$28,808
Adjustments for Features-1,410-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,515$29,213$28,808
Cost Above Minimum$302$0$0
Total Invoice$29,558$29,460$27,122
Adjustments for Features-1,348-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,210$27,755$27,122
Cost Above Minimum$455$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201620162012
ModelC-MAXC-MAXLancer
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSportback GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100 $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,945$5,330$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,348-1,7050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20162012
ModelC-MAXLancer
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.7 in
Length173.6 in180.4 in
Width72.0 in69.4 in
Height63.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft346.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested170047%
Total Not Requested195053%

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