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Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,470

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $3,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,614

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $2,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelTaurusTaurusLancer
TrimSESELES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $17,595
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $17,009
Safety and Security Package 995 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 965    
Front buckets 125    
Heated mirrors 95 35  
CD player 150    
Sunroof 895 895  
Sun and Sound Package     1,750
Rear spoiler     290
6-speed shiftable CVT     1,000
Safety and Security Package 886 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 840    
Front buckets 112    
Heated mirrors 85 31  
CD player 134    
Sunroof 797 797  
Sun and Sound Package     1,558
Rear spoiler     245
6-speed shiftable CVT     967
Options (change) 3,225 1,925 3,040
Options (change) 2,854 1,714 2,770
Destination 685 685 835
Total Price $24,740 $25,590 $21,470
Total Invoice $22,939 $23,526 $20,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,581
Model Year200620062016
ModelTaurusTaurusLancer
TrimSESELES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$24,740$25,590$21,470
Adjustments for Features0-180-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,740$25,410$19,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$22,939$23,526$20,614
Adjustments for Features0-165-2,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,939$23,361$18,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200620062016
ModelTaurusTaurusLancer
TrimSESELES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Total Value of Features$1,595$1,775$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-2,256

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062016
ModelTaurusLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in103.7 in
Length197.6 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in69.4 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.2,954 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 ft312.3 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 spoiler200Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

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