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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: $23,570

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $3,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,383

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $2,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelTaurusLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSELGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195
Base Invoice $21,127 $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625
Safety and Security Package 995        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735        
Sunroof 895        
Heated mirrors 35        
Touring Package   3,300 3,100   2,000
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800  
Sight and Sound Package       2,100  
Premium Package         2,000
Safety and Security Package 886        
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544        
Sunroof 797        
Heated mirrors 31        
Touring Package   2,937 2,759   1,780
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602  
Sight and Sound Package       1,869  
Premium Package         1,780
Options (change) 3,660 3,300 3,100 3,900 4,000
Options (change) 3,258 2,937 2,759 3,471 3,560
Destination 685 775 775 775 775
Total Price $27,325 $23,570 $31,570 $38,670 $41,970
Total Invoice $25,070 $22,383 $30,059 $36,805 $39,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,632
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelTaurusLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSELGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionA4M5S6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4710, 9710, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$27,325$23,570$31,570$38,670$41,970
Adjustments for Features0-995-5,070-3,820-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$22,575$26,500$34,850$36,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,925$12,275$14,350
Total Invoice$25,070$22,383$30,059$36,805$39,960
Adjustments for Features0-945-4,827-3,636-4,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$21,438$25,232$33,169$35,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,794$11,731$13,719

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelTaurusLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSELGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0 $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0  
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Adjustable center differential  $275$275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights   $25 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
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 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$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,695$7,770$6,520$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995$5,070$3,820$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-945-4,827-3,636-4,803

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062011
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 SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested210061%
Total Not Requested135039%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested192587%
Total Not Requested30013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

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