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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: $27,265

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $9,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,983

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $7,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimSELimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $26,490
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $25,237
Floor mats 315 315  
3.5L V6 1,155    
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Cargo mat     80
Floor mats 200 200  
3.5L V6 1,054    
AWD 1,324 1,324  
Cargo mat     51
Options (change) 2,920 1,765 80
Options (change) 2,578 1,524 51
Destination 810 810 695
Total Price $36,575 $38,320 $27,265
Total Invoice $33,375 $34,969 $25,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,697
Model Year201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimSELimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6237hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$36,575$38,320$27,265
Adjustments for Features-5,145-6,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$32,100$27,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$33,375$34,969$25,983
Adjustments for Features-4,695-5,6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,680$29,293$25,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220122009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimSELimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,540$11,615$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$6,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,695-5,6760

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in103.7 in
Length188.4 in180.0 in
Width75.2 in69.4 in
Height68.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,480 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.3 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 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.1 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 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft311.6 ft3

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