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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: $25,505

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $13,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,525

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $10,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelTaurusTaurusLancer
TrimLimitedSHOGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $22,495
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $21,745
Navigation system 1,850 1,550 1,800
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
Sunroof 995    
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 402A   3,100  
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Navigation system 1,610 1,349 1,625
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65
Sunroof 866    
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 402A   2,697  
Obstacle detection, rear     255
Options (change) 5,720 4,725 2,175
Options (change) 4,977 4,111 1,945
Destination 795 795 835
Total Price $38,670 $43,675 $25,505
Total Invoice $35,407 $39,931 $24,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,931
Model Year201220122016
ModelTaurusTaurusLancer
TrimLimitedSHOGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$38,670$43,675$25,505
Adjustments for Features-4,315-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,355$37,135$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0
Total Invoice$35,407$39,931$24,525
Adjustments for Features-3,951-5,9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,456$33,952$24,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,496$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220122016
ModelTaurusTaurusLancer
TrimLimitedSHOGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,485$7,710$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$6,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,951-5,9790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in103.7 in
Length202.9 in182.1 in
Width76.2 in69.4 in
Height60.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80031%
Total Not Requested177569%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested145046%
Total Not Requested170054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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