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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: $22,625

Mitsubishi Lancer SE   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Mitsubishi Lancer SE   
Difference: $727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelLancerLancerForesterForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,095 $22,095 $20,595 $23,295
Base Invoice $20,392 $21,359 $19,489 $21,960
All-weather floor mats 80 80 69 69
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295 363 363
Rear spoiler 290 290 368 368
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Fog lights     374 374
Satellite radio     432 432
Alloy wheels     400  
USB port     401  
Bluetooth cell phone link     483  
All Weather Package       500
All-weather floor mats 65 65 39 39
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 272 272
Rear spoiler 245 245 276 276
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Fog lights     243 243
Satellite radio     324 324
Alloy wheels     348  
USB port     301  
Bluetooth cell phone link     362  
All Weather Package       417
Options (change) 665 665 3,075 2,291
Options (change) 565 565 2,285 1,691
Destination 865 865 775 775
Total Price $22,625 $23,625 $24,445 $26,361
Total Invoice $21,822 $22,789 $22,549 $24,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,068
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelLancerLancerForesterForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4168hp I4170hp H4170hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$22,625$23,625$24,445$26,361
Adjustments for Features-1,400-2,8000-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$20,825$24,445$23,911
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$534$0
Total Invoice$21,822$22,789$22,549$24,426
Adjustments for Features-1,350-2,7010-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,472$20,088$22,549$22,156
Cost Above Minimum$384$0$393$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelLancerLancerForesterForester
TrimSESEL2.5 X2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
HD radio$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,600$6,000$3,200$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$2,800$0$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,350-2,7010-2,270

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
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%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
USB port
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

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%

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