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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: $28,660

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $3,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,018

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $3,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback GT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,345 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,444 $27,992
Touring Package 3,550  
Navigation system 2,295 1,000
All-weather floor mats 80 69
Remote start 595 432
Touring Package 3,159  
Navigation system 2,050 888
All-weather floor mats 65 39
Remote start 505 324
Options (change) 6,520 1,501
Options (change) 5,779 1,251
Destination 795 775
Total Price $28,660 $32,171
Total Invoice $27,018 $30,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61
Model Year20122012
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback GT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,660$32,171
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$29,021
Total Invoice$27,018$30,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,018$27,079

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback GT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,940$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,939

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,550 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 GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested290079%
Total Not Requested75021%

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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