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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: $28,719

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $5,669

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,063

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $5,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback GT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,345 $32,995
Base Invoice $20,444 $30,836
Touring Package 3,550  
Navigation system 2,295  
Cargo organizer 59 60
All-weather floor mats 80 72
Remote start 595 436
Touring Package 3,159  
Navigation system 2,050  
Cargo organizer 45 39
All-weather floor mats 65 46
Remote start 505 328
Options (change) 6,579 568
Options (change) 5,824 413
Destination 795 825
Total Price $28,719 $34,388
Total Invoice $27,063 $32,074

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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: $1,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,373
Model Year20122014
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback GT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
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$28,719$34,388
Adjustments for Features0-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,719$30,488
Total Invoice$27,063$32,074
Adjustments for Features0-3,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,063$28,436

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback GT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,165$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,638

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,661 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 GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested115032%

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