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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: $37,720

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR   
Difference: $5,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,235

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR   
Difference: $4,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelTaurusLancer / Evolution
TrimSHOEvolution GSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $32,990
Base Invoice $35,035 $31,093
Navigation system 1,850 1,999
Package 401A 2,000  
Cargo organizer 160 56
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.   2,000
Navigation system 1,610 1,675
Package 401A 1,740  
Cargo organizer 139 42
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.   1,750
Options (change) 4,010 4,055
Options (change) 3,489 3,467
Destination 795 675
Total Price $42,960 $37,720
Total Invoice $39,319 $35,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $561
Model Year20112008
ModelTaurusLancer / Evolution
TrimSHOEvolution GSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6291hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$42,960$37,720
Adjustments for Features-5,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,885$37,720
Total Invoice$39,319$35,235
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,674$35,235

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20112008
ModelTaurusLancer / Evolution
TrimSHOEvolution GSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,070$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20112008
ModelTaurusLancer / Evolution
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.7 in
Length202.9 in180.0 in
Width76.2 in69.4 in
Height60.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.3 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 in42.2 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 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested615100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Wheel locks25No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tall rear wing-type spoiler300No
Total Requested95052%
Total Not Requested87548%

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