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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: $31,366

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,754

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,239

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $28,095 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,908 $26,409
Touring Package 3,100  
Navigation system 2,150 1,800
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Touring Package 2,759  
Navigation system 1,895 1,650
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 5,250 2,476
Options (change) 4,654 2,135
Destination 775 695
Total Price $34,120 $31,366
Total Invoice $32,337 $29,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,189
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,563
Model Year20112009
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine237hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,120$31,366
Adjustments for Features-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,555$31,366
Total Invoice$32,337$29,239
Adjustments for Features-5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,802$29,239

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5350

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelLancerForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length180.4 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height59.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,535 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.6 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested200062%
Total Not Requested125038%

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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