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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: $29,991

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $9,119

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,408

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $7,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusLancer
TrimSHORalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $26,490
Base Invoice $35,025 $25,237
Cargo organizer 160 56
Recaro Sport Package   2,750
Cargo organizer 139 42
Recaro Sport Package   2,434
Options (change) 160 2,806
Options (change) 139 2,476
Destination 795 695
Total Price $39,110 $29,991
Total Invoice $35,959 $28,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,344
Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusLancer
TrimSHORalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6237hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$39,110$29,991
Adjustments for Features-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,710$29,991
Total Invoice$35,959$28,408
Adjustments for Features-2,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,752$28,408

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusLancer
TrimSHORalliart
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 
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 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,795$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2070

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122009
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.3,480 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Recaro Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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