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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: $26,209

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS   
Difference: $10,103

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,720

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS   
Difference: $7,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLancerLancer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSportback GTSSportback Ralliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $19,895 $28,095
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $19,054 $26,908
Side curtain airbags 650      
Value Package 560      
Floor mats 106 106    
Cargo mat 91 91 89 89
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,150 2,150
Leather seating surfaces 1,400      
Heated front seats 440      
Touring Package     3,300 3,100
Side curtain airbags 559      
Value Package 504      
Floor mats 66 66    
Cargo mat 58 58 59 59
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,895 1,895
Leather seating surfaces 1,120      
Heated front seats 352      
Touring Package     2,937 2,759
Options (change) 5,247 2,197 5,539 5,339
Options (change) 4,359 1,824 4,891 4,713
Destination 605 605 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $36,312 $38,092 $26,209 $34,209
Total Invoice $32,072 $33,773 $24,720 $32,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,087
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLancerLancer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSportback GTSSportback Ralliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H168hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionA5CVTM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,312$38,092$26,209$34,209
Adjustments for Features-2,565-2,8900-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,747$35,202$26,209$30,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$3,925
Total Invoice$32,072$33,773$24,720$32,396
Adjustments for Features-2,265-2,5620-3,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,807$31,211$24,720$28,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,404$0$3,817

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLancerLancer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSportback GTSSportback Ralliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear heater$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$4,825$1,935$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$2,890$0$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,265-2,5620-3,859

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062011
ModelHighlanderLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in103.7 in
Length184.6 in180.4 in
Width71.9 in69.4 in
Height67.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.2,978 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.9 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft346.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested210061%
Total Not Requested135039%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

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