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Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,644

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $1,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,545

Toyota Highlander   
Difference: $753

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Model Year2006200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimBaseSportLimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $26,490
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $25,237
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650  
3.3L V6 1,060      
Fog lights 110      
Rear spoiler 200 200    
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Alloy wheels 520      
Cargo mat 91 91 91 80
CD changer, in-dash 200   200 379
JBL 8 speakers 475      
Deep-tinted rear windows 310      
Audio controls on steering wheel 50      
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559  
3.3L V6 944      
Fog lights 88      
Rear spoiler 160 160    
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Alloy wheels 416      
Cargo mat 58 58 58 51
CD changer, in-dash 150   150 315
JBL 8 speakers 356      
Deep-tinted rear windows 248      
Audio controls on steering wheel 40      
Options (change) 3,802 1,077 1,047 459
Options (change) 3,109 867 833 366
Destination 605 605 605 695
Total Price $28,937 $29,447 $32,112 $27,644
Total Invoice $25,545 $26,182 $28,546 $26,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,001
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimBaseSportLimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6237hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,937$29,447$32,112$27,644
Adjustments for Features0-25-2,425-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,937$29,422$29,687$24,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$750$0
Total Invoice$25,545$26,182$28,546$26,298
Adjustments for Features0-22-2,156-2,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,545$26,160$26,390$23,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$845$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimBaseSportLimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275 
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,125$5,525$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$2,425$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22-2,156-2,754

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in103.7 in
Length184.6 in180.0 in
Width71.9 in69.4 in
Height67.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,480 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft311.6 ft3

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