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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: $19,785

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $4,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,710

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $4,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelTaurusTaurusLancerLancer
TrimSESELESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $16,540 $18,340
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $15,758 $17,473
Safety and Security Package 995 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 965      
Front buckets 125      
Sunroof 895 895    
CD changer, in-dash   350    
Sun and Sound Package     1,750 1,750
Sport Package     800  
Touring Package       1,000
Safety and Security Package 886 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 840      
Front buckets 112      
Sunroof 797 797    
CD changer, in-dash   312    
Sun and Sound Package     1,549 1,549
Sport Package     708  
Touring Package       885
Options (change) 2,980 2,240 2,550 2,750
Options (change) 2,635 1,995 2,257 2,434
Destination 685 685 695 695
Total Price $24,495 $25,905 $19,785 $21,785
Total Invoice $22,720 $23,807 $18,710 $20,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,554
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelTaurusTaurusLancerLancer
TrimSESELESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6152hp I4168hp 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$24,495$25,905$19,785$21,785
Adjustments for Features0-505-575-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,495$25,400$19,210$19,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0$500
Total Invoice$22,720$23,807$18,710$20,602
Adjustments for Features0-464-544-1,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,720$23,343$18,166$18,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$623$0$474

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelTaurusTaurusLancerLancer
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  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $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 headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Fog lights  $125$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
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,670$2,175$2,245$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505$575$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-544-1,962

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusLancer
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

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested15032%
Total Not Requested32568%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%

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