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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: $28,730

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $8,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,096

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $6,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimSportLimitedSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $21,495
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $20,587
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529 595
Sunroof 850    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Touring Package     3,550
Navigation system     2,295
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380 505
Sunroof 680    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Touring Package     3,159
Navigation system     2,050
Options (change) 7,443 4,533 6,440
Options (change) 6,131 3,871 5,714
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $37,448 $38,348 $28,730
Total Invoice $33,284 $34,378 $27,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,476
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimSportLimitedSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$37,448$38,348$28,730
Adjustments for Features-2,470-4,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,978$34,103$28,730
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$0
Total Invoice$33,284$34,378$27,096
Adjustments for Features-2,195-3,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,089$30,572$27,096
Cost Above Minimum$517$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimSportLimitedSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,780$7,555$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$4,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,195-3,8060

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20092013
ModelHighlanderLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.7 in
Length188.4 in180.4 in
Width75.2 in69.4 in
Height68.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft346.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
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%

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