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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: $26,555

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $3,161

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,119

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $2,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520102010
ModelLancerLancerLancerForesterForester
TrimGTEvolution GSREvolution MR2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,595 $34,495 $38,995 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $19,725 $33,039 $37,350 $24,355 $26,707
Touring Package 5,150        
Premium Package   3,800      
Navigation system   2,375 2,375 1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
iPod integration       223 223
Rear spoiler       367  
Satellite radio       453 453
Touring Package 4,584        
Premium Package   3,382      
Navigation system   2,125 2,125 1,501 1,501
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
iPod integration       145 145
Rear spoiler       275  
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 5,150 6,175 2,375 3,026 2,659
Options (change) 4,584 5,507 2,125 2,380 2,105
Destination 810 810 810 695 695
Total Price $26,555 $41,480 $42,180 $29,716 $31,849
Total Invoice $25,119 $39,356 $40,285 $27,430 $29,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $472
Model Year20152015201520102010
ModelLancerLancerLancerForesterForester
TrimGTEvolution GSREvolution MR2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4291hp I4291hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5S6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,555$41,480$42,180$29,716$31,849
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-1,900-3,015-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,555$38,830$40,280$26,701$28,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,275$13,725$0$1,898
Total Invoice$25,119$39,356$40,285$27,430$29,507
Adjustments for Features0-2,514-1,815-2,783-3,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,119$36,842$38,470$24,647$26,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,723$13,351$0$1,849

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201520102010
ModelLancerLancerLancerForesterForester
TrimGTEvolution GSREvolution MR2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500  
Adjustable center differential $275$275  
Limited-slip front differential $500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop $100$100 $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125 $125  
Automatic-off headlights $25 $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,425$7,075$6,325$7,440$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$1,900$3,015$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,514-1,815-2,783-3,011

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152010
ModelLancerForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length180.0 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 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 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.668.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested300072%
Total Not Requested117528%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested225065%
Total Not Requested120035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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