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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: $26,424

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $8,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,013

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $7,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback GT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,345 $33,795
Base Invoice $20,444 $31,569
Touring Package 3,550  
Cargo organizer 59 60
All-weather floor mats 80 72
Remote start 595 445
Touring Package 3,159  
Cargo organizer 45 39
All-weather floor mats 65 46
Remote start 505 333
Options (change) 4,284 577
Options (change) 3,774 418
Destination 795 850
Total Price $26,424 $35,222
Total Invoice $25,013 $32,837

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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: $4,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,559
Model Year20122016
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$26,424$35,222
Adjustments for Features0-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,424$30,647
Total Invoice$25,013$32,837
Adjustments for Features0-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,013$28,572

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
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 
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
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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
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$2,700$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,265

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
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 headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested300082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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