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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,074

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $8,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,507

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $6,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelLancerHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportback GTSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,345 $32,695 $35,595 $43,795
Base Invoice $20,444 $29,851 $32,498 $40,073
Touring Package 3,550      
Cargo mat 89      
Navigation system 2,295 2,650 2,650 2,650
Floor mats   315 315 315
Touring Package 3,159      
Cargo mat 59      
Navigation system 2,050 2,359 2,359 2,359
Floor mats   200 200 200
Options (change) 5,934 2,965 2,965 2,965
Options (change) 5,268 2,559 2,559 2,559
Destination 795 810 810 810
Total Price $28,074 $36,470 $39,370 $47,570
Total Invoice $26,507 $33,220 $35,867 $43,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,907
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelLancerHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportback GTSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-6T6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$28,074$36,470$39,370$47,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,080-4,055-5,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,074$33,390$35,315$41,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925$8,425
Total Invoice$26,507$33,220$35,867$43,442
Adjustments for Features0-2,806-3,694-5,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,507$30,414$32,173$38,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,759$7,772

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelLancerHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportback GTSELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,335$6,415$7,390$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080$4,055$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,806-3,694-5,256

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122011
ModelLancerHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in109.8 in
Length180.4 in188.4 in
Width69.4 in75.2 in
Height59.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,022 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.6 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested115032%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

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