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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: $29,268

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $1,037

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,304

Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT   
Difference: $1,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimRalliartSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,495 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,250 $25,297 $26,116
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Satellite radio   445 445
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic   909 909
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Satellite radio   334 334
Rear spoiler     230
Options (change) 0 1,628 1,981
Options (change) 0 1,362 1,592
Destination 810 645 645
Total Price $30,305 $29,268 $30,521
Total Invoice $29,060 $27,304 $28,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $973
Model Year201520082008
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimRalliartSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine237hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,305$29,268$30,521
Adjustments for Features-1,1750-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,130$29,268$29,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$247$0
Total Invoice$29,060$27,304$28,353
Adjustments for Features-1,1270-1,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,933$27,304$26,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$344$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520082008
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimRalliartSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,675$5,500$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1270-1,393

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelLancerForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in99.4 in
Length180.0 in176.6 in
Width69.4 in68.3 in
Height58.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.657.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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