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Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,925

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $17,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,749

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $16,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusLancer
TrimSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $22,095
Base Invoice $40,418 $21,359
Navigation system 795 1,800
All-weather floor mats 90 80
Sight and Sound Package   1,500
Rear spoiler   290
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Navigation system 755 1,625
All-weather floor mats 86 65
Sight and Sound Package   1,335
Rear spoiler   245
Obstacle detection, rear   255
Options (change) 885 3,965
Options (change) 841 3,525
Destination 875 865
Total Price $44,530 $26,925
Total Invoice $42,134 $25,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,151
Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusLancer
TrimSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20205/60-16
Total Price$44,530$26,925
Adjustments for Features-4,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,055$26,925
Total Invoice$42,134$25,749
Adjustments for Features-4,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,900$25,749

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusLancer
TrimSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,745$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.7 in
Length202.9 in182.1 in
Width76.2 in69.4 in
Height60.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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