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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: $28,394

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart   
Difference: $1,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,075

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart   
Difference: $793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,590 $28,495 $33,095
Base Invoice $26,285 $26,690 $30,927
Cargo organizer 59 60 60
Fog lights   386  
Cargo organizer 45 39 39
Fog lights   289  
Options (change) 59 446 60
Options (change) 45 328 39
Destination 745 850 850
Total Price $28,394 $29,791 $34,005
Total Invoice $27,075 $27,868 $31,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $753
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,218
Model Year201020152015
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine237hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,394$29,791$34,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,394$27,641$29,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,774
Total Invoice$27,075$27,868$31,816
Adjustments for Features0-2,011-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,075$25,857$27,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,664

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020152015
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $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  
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer $25$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$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,750$6,900$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,011-4,295

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102015
ModelLancerForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length180.4 in180.9 in
Width69.4 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.6 ft374.7 ft3

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

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