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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: $43,460

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,782

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusLancer
TrimSHOEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $37,695
Base Invoice $35,035 $36,105
Navigation system 1,850 2,295
Package 401A 2,000  
Cargo organizer 160 59
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Remote start 425 595
Premium Package   2,000
Touring Package   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Navigation system 1,610 2,050
Package 401A 1,740  
Cargo organizer 139 45
All-weather floor mats 65 65
Remote start 398 505
Premium Package   1,780
Touring Package   1,914
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Options (change) 4,510 7,529
Options (change) 3,952 6,654
Destination 795 795
Total Price $43,460 $46,019
Total Invoice $39,782 $43,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,145
Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusLancer
TrimSHOEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6291hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$43,460$46,019
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,960$46,019
Total Invoice$39,782$43,554
Adjustments for Features-1,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,409$43,554

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusLancer
TrimSHOEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,370$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusLancer
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.3,572 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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