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Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,265

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $6,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,332

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $5,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelTaurusTaurusLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimSESELESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $16,090 $17,590
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $15,329 $16,758
Preferred Equipment Group 965      
Front buckets 125      
Front side airbags 390 390    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 600 600    
Sunroof 895 895    
CD changer, in-dash   350    
Sun and Sound Package     1,500 1,500
Preferred Equipment Group 840      
Front buckets 112      
Front side airbags 347 347    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 534 534    
Sunroof 797 797    
CD changer, in-dash   312    
Sun and Sound Package     1,328 1,328
Options (change) 2,975 2,235 1,500 1,500
Options (change) 2,630 1,990 1,328 1,328
Destination 685 685 675 675
Total Price $24,490 $25,900 $18,265 $19,765
Total Invoice $22,715 $23,802 $17,332 $18,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,337
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelTaurusTaurusLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimSESELESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6152hp I4152hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4650, 9650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$24,490$25,900$18,265$19,765
Adjustments for Features-50-5550-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,440$25,345$18,265$18,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0$725
Total Invoice$22,715$23,802$17,332$18,761
Adjustments for Features-46-5100-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,669$23,292$17,332$18,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$623$0$693

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelTaurusTaurusLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimSESELESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,645$2,150$1,595$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$555$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-5100-736

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusLancer / Evolution
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in103.7 in
Length197.6 in180.0 in
Width73.0 in69.4 in
Height56.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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