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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: $31,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,767

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $28,095 $29,995
Base Invoice $26,908 $28,084
Touring Package 3,100  
Navigation system 2,150 1,000
Touring Package 2,759  
Navigation system 1,895 888
Options (change) 5,250 1,000
Options (change) 4,654 888
Destination 775 795
Total Price $34,120 $31,790
Total Invoice $32,337 $29,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,945
Model Year20112013
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine237hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,120$31,790
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$31,390
Total Invoice$32,337$29,767
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,337$29,392

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 release, second row seats $50
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$5,715$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-375

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112013
ModelLancerForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length180.4 in169.5 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 headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested250077%
Total Not Requested75023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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