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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: $28,749

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $12,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,077

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $10,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $21,345
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $20,444
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 80
Remote start 499 499 499 499 595
Touring Package         3,550
Navigation system         2,295
Cargo mat         89
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 65
Remote start 320 320 320 320 505
Touring Package         3,159
Navigation system         2,050
Cargo mat         59
Options (change) 977 977 977 977 6,609
Options (change) 604 604 604 604 5,838
Destination 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $40,892 $42,062 $44,052 $47,172 $28,749
Total Invoice $37,133 $38,201 $40,018 $42,867 $27,077

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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: $5,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,877
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$40,892$42,062$44,052$47,172$28,749
Adjustments for Features-6,805-6,955-8,130-9,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,087$35,107$35,922$37,667$28,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,835$3,580$0
Total Invoice$37,133$38,201$40,018$42,867$27,077
Adjustments for Features-6,179-6,317-7,386-8,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,954$31,884$32,632$34,229$27,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$1,678$3,275$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderLancer
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Media drive    $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$10,915$11,065$12,240$13,615$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,805$6,955$8,130$9,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,179-6,317-7,386-8,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182012
ModelHighlanderLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.7 in
Length192.5 in180.4 in
Width75.8 in69.4 in
Height68.1 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft346.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested260071%
Total Not Requested105029%

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