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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: $5,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320212021
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimSportback GTLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,495 $31,395 $34,895
Touring Package 3,550    
Navigation system 2,295 1,350  
All-weather floor mats 80 81 81
Remote start 595 455 455
Touring Package 3,159    
Navigation system 2,050 1,156  
All-weather floor mats 65 52 52
Remote start 505 341 341
Options (change) 6,520 1,886 536
Options (change) 5,779 1,549 393
Destination 795 1,050 1,050
Total Price $28,810 $34,331 $36,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,047
Model Year201320212021
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimSportback GTLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,810$34,331$36,481
Adjustments for Features0-4,255-8,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,810$30,076$28,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320212021
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimSportback GTLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,460$7,715$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-329

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132021
ModelLancerForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in
Length180.4 in182.1 in
Width69.4 in71.5 in
Height59.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,022 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.6 ft376.1 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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