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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus 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 Year20092012
ModelLancerTaurus
TrimRalliartSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,490 $38,155
Base Invoice $25,237 $35,025
Recaro Sport Package 2,750  
Cargo organizer 56 160
Recaro Sport Package 2,434  
Cargo organizer 42 139
Options (change) 2,806 160
Options (change) 2,476 139
Destination 695 795
Total Price $29,991 $39,110
Total Invoice $28,408 $35,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,344
Model Year20092012
ModelLancerTaurus
TrimRalliartSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine237hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$29,991$39,110
Adjustments for Features0-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,991$36,710
Total Invoice$28,408$35,959
Adjustments for Features0-2,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,408$33,752

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelLancerTaurus
TrimRalliartSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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$4,395$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,207

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelLancerTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.9 in
Length180.0 in202.9 in
Width69.4 in76.2 in
Height58.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,480 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft320.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus 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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