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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: $26,925

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $15,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,749

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $13,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelLancerTaurus
TrimSELSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $38,155
Base Invoice $21,359 $35,025
Sight and Sound Package 1,500  
Navigation system 1,800 1,850
All-weather floor mats 80 75
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Rear spoiler 290  
Package 401A   2,000
Sight and Sound Package 1,335  
Navigation system 1,625 1,610
All-weather floor mats 65 65
Obstacle detection, rear 255  
Rear spoiler 245  
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 3,965 3,925
Options (change) 3,525 3,415
Destination 865 795
Total Price $26,925 $42,875
Total Invoice $25,749 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,727
Model Year20172012
ModelLancerTaurus
TrimSELSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16255/45-19
Total Price$26,925$42,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,925$39,860
Total Invoice$25,749$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,749$36,476

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelLancerTaurus
TrimSELSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,795$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,759

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
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
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested155077%

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