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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: $30,038

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,626

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,033

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForesterForester
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MR2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,990 $38,290 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,093 $36,089 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 1,999   1,000 1,000
Technology Package   2,550    
Rear spoiler     368  
Navigation system 1,675   888 888
Technology Package   2,232    
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 1,999 2,550 1,368 1,000
Options (change) 1,675 2,232 1,164 888
Destination 675 675 775 775
Total Price $35,664 $41,515 $30,038 $31,670
Total Invoice $33,443 $38,996 $28,033 $29,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,076
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForesterForester
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MR2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine291hp I4291hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5S6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6650, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,664$41,515$30,038$31,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-5,000-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,664$38,740$25,038$26,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,076$0$1,457
Total Invoice$33,443$38,996$28,033$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,607-4,666-4,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,443$36,389$23,367$24,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,946$0$1,442

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForesterForester
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MR2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Adjustable center differential$275$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop$100$100 $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75 $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 release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,590$6,365$8,590$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$5,000$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,607-4,666-4,846

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
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 Evolution MR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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