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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: $22,200

Mitsubishi Lancer SE   
Difference: $3,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,440

Mitsubishi Lancer SE   
Difference: $2,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelLancerLancerForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $21,995 $20,295
Base Invoice $20,295 $21,262 $19,214
All-weather floor mats 80 80 69
Rear spoiler 290 290 367
All Weather Package     400
Premium Package     2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
iPod integration     223
Satellite radio     453
Fog lights     374
All-weather floor mats 65 65 39
Rear spoiler 245 245 275
All Weather Package     334
Premium Package     2,287
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
iPod integration     145
Satellite radio     340
Fog lights     243
Options (change) 370 370 4,569
Options (change) 310 310 3,782
Destination 835 835 695
Total Price $22,200 $23,200 $25,559
Total Invoice $21,440 $22,407 $23,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,909
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,848
Model Year201620162010
ModelLancerLancerForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4168hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$22,200$23,200$25,559
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,200$21,800$24,709
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$21,440$22,407$23,691
Adjustments for Features0-1,352-788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,440$21,055$22,903
Cost Above Minimum$385$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162010
ModelLancerLancerForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,250$5,650$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,352-788

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelLancerForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.0 in
Length182.1 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,142 lb.3,250 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 Headroom36.9 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
12.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested262585%

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