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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: $32,029

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart   
Difference: $2,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,487

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart   
Difference: $1,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $28,095 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,908 $31,569
Touring Package 3,100  
Cargo organizer 59 60
Touring Package 2,759  
Cargo organizer 45 39
Options (change) 3,159 60
Options (change) 2,804 39
Destination 775 850
Total Price $32,029 $34,705
Total Invoice $30,487 $32,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $264
Model Year20112016
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine237hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,029$34,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,029$32,880
Total Invoice$30,487$32,458
Adjustments for Features0-1,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,487$30,751

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback Ralliart2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$5,650$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,707

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
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.

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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested260080%
Total Not Requested65020%

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