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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: $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 Year201620122012
ModelLancerTaurusTaurus
TrimGTLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,495 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $21,745 $29,635 $35,025
Navigation system 1,800 1,850 1,550
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system 1,625 1,610 1,349
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 402A     2,697
Options (change) 2,175 5,720 4,725
Options (change) 1,945 4,977 4,111
Destination 835 795 795
Total Price $25,505 $38,670 $43,675
Total Invoice $24,525 $35,407 $39,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,931
Model Year201620122012
ModelLancerTaurusTaurus
TrimGTLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$25,505$38,670$43,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,315-6,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,505$34,355$37,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780
Total Invoice$24,525$35,407$39,931
Adjustments for Features0-3,951-5,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,525$31,456$33,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,496

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620122012
ModelLancerTaurusTaurus
TrimGTLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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$1,170$5,485$7,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,951-5,979

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
ModelLancerTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.9 in
Length182.1 in202.9 in
Width69.4 in76.2 in
Height58.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume12.3 ft320.1 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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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%

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