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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: $23,410

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,645

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $3,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,495 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,745 $25,001 $26,005
All-weather floor mats 80 55 55
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
All-weather floor mats 65 33 33
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 80 450 591
Options (change) 65 291 382
Destination 835 625 625
Total Price $23,410 $27,970 $29,111
Total Invoice $22,645 $25,917 $27,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,372
Model Year201620062006
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$23,410$27,970$29,111
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,410$25,920$27,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$22,645$25,917$27,012
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-1,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,645$24,017$25,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620062006
ModelLancerForesterForester
TrimGT2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
4-speed automatic $800 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,025$6,075$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,900-1,067

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162006
ModelLancerForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in99.4 in
Length182.1 in176.6 in
Width69.4 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 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		12.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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