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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: $43,300

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,633

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelLancerTaurus
TrimEvolution MRSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,895 $38,155
Base Invoice $36,296 $35,025
Premium Package 2,000  
Touring Package 2,150  
Navigation system 2,295 1,850
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
All-weather floor mats 80 75
Remote start 595 425
Package 401A   2,000
Premium Package 1,780  
Touring Package 1,914  
Navigation system 2,050 1,610
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
All-weather floor mats 65 65
Remote start 505 398
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 7,470 4,350
Options (change) 6,609 3,813
Destination 795 795
Total Price $46,160 $43,300
Total Invoice $43,700 $39,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,463
Model Year20132012
ModelLancerTaurus
TrimEvolution MRSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$46,160$43,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,160$41,775
Total Invoice$43,700$39,633
Adjustments for Features0-1,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,700$38,237

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
ModelLancerTaurus
TrimEvolution MRSHO
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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$4,870$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,396

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,572 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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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

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%

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%

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