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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,345

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $8,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $8,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForesterForester
TrimESGTS2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,090 $17,590 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $15,329 $16,758 $24,330 $26,409
Sun and Sound Package 1,500 1,500    
Navigation Package 1,800      
Fog lights 280      
Navigation and Technology Pkg.   2,000    
Rear spoiler     367  
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Sun and Sound Package 1,328 1,328    
Navigation Package 1,593      
Fog lights 230      
Navigation and Technology Pkg.   1,769    
Rear spoiler     275  
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 3,580 3,500 2,620 2,253
Options (change) 3,151 3,097 2,262 1,990
Destination 675 675 695 695
Total Price $20,345 $21,765 $29,310 $31,143
Total Invoice $19,155 $20,530 $27,287 $29,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,848
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForesterForester
TrimESGTS2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp I4152hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9650, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,345$21,765$29,310$31,143
Adjustments for Features0-900-6,750-6,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,345$20,865$22,560$24,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$1,598
Total Invoice$19,155$20,530$27,287$29,094
Adjustments for Features0-849-6,284-6,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$19,681$21,003$22,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$526$0$1,566

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForesterForester
TrimESGTS2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,215$2,115$7,965$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$6,750$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-849-6,284-6,525

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelLancer / EvolutionForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length180.0 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.668.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation and Technology Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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