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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: $23,585

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $10,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimGTSLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,340 $31,395 $34,895
Sun and Sound Package 1,750    
Touring Package 1,000    
Navigation Package 1,800    
Navigation system   1,350  
Sun and Sound Package 1,549    
Touring Package 885    
Navigation Package 1,593    
Navigation system   1,156  
Options (change) 4,550 1,350 0
Options (change) 4,027 1,156 0
Destination 695 1,050 1,050
Total Price $23,585 $33,795 $35,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,470
Model Year200920212021
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimGTSLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,585$33,795$35,945
Adjustments for Features0-7,055-11,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,585$26,740$24,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920212021
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimGTSLimitedTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,235$9,290$13,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,055$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-461-325

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092021
ModelLancerForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in
Length180.0 in182.1 in
Width69.4 in71.5 in
Height58.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.6 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.676.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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