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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: $3,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,235

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR   
Difference: $2,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelTaurusLancer / Evolution
TrimSHOEvolution GSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $32,990
Base Invoice $36,254 $31,093
Navigation system 795 1,999
Cargo organizer 160 56
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.   2,000
Navigation system 710 1,675
Cargo organizer 143 42
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.   1,750
Options (change) 955 4,055
Options (change) 853 3,467
Destination 795 675
Total Price $41,050 $37,720
Total Invoice $37,902 $35,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,520
Model Year20132008
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)?, 7650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$41,050$37,720
Adjustments for Features-4,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$37,720
Total Invoice$37,902$35,235
Adjustments for Features-4,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,715$35,235

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20132008
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
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 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$8,545$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,343 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
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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