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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,991

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $5,239

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,408

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $4,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelLancerForester
TrimRalliart2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,490 $34,295
Base Invoice $25,237 $32,028
Recaro Sport Package 2,750  
Cargo organizer 56 60
Recaro Sport Package 2,434  
Cargo organizer 42 39
Options (change) 2,806 60
Options (change) 2,476 39
Destination 695 875
Total Price $29,991 $35,230
Total Invoice $28,408 $32,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,011
Model Year20092017
ModelLancerForester
TrimRalliart2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine237hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,991$35,230
Adjustments for Features0-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,991$29,300
Total Invoice$28,408$32,942
Adjustments for Features0-5,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,408$27,397

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelLancerForester
TrimRalliart2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,070$11,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,545

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelLancerForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length180.0 in180.9 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,480 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.674.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Recaro Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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