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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: $28,810

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $4,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,161

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $3,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelLancerForester
TrimSportback GT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $21,495 $29,995
Base Invoice $20,587 $28,084
Touring Package 3,550  
All-weather floor mats 80 69
Remote start 595 432
Navigation system 2,295 1,600
Touring Package 3,159  
All-weather floor mats 65 39
Remote start 505 324
Navigation system 2,050 1,335
Options (change) 6,520 2,101
Options (change) 5,779 1,698
Destination 795 725
Total Price $28,810 $32,821
Total Invoice $27,161 $30,507

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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: $1,036
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $581
Model Year20132011
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, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,810$32,821
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,810$29,846
Total Invoice$27,161$30,507
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,161$27,742

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
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 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 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$2,965$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,765

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested290079%
Total Not Requested75021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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