2012 Mitsubishi Lancer DE 4Dr Sedan
Fuel: 25 mpg city / 34 mpg hwyMSRP: $15,695
The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is offered in new SE, DE, ES, Evolution, GT and Ralliart sedan, and ES and GT Sportback. The SE trim was designed for the Snowbelt states and includes heated front seats and side view mirrors. Powering the SE is a 2.4L four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT). The Ralliart is powered by the 2.0L turbocharged engines that produces 237-horsepower and features all-wheel drive with Active Center Differential as standard equipment. The engine is mated with a Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift transmission with magnesium paddle shifters. The Lancer Sportback has an overall length is slightly longer than its sedan counterpart but the cargo capacity (enhanced with 60/40 split fold rear seats) is significantly increased. The rear floor of the GT can be lowered by three inches, yielding a total of 52.7 cubic feet of cargo room.
| Select Trim Options: | Mitsubishi |
Lancer |
2012 |
DE 4Dr Sedan |
5 Year Cost of Ownership
DE 4Dr Sedan 5 Year Ownership Costs
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | 5 Year Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | $3,459 | $1,420 | $1,302 | $1,218 | $987 | $8,386 |
| Financing | $511 | $410 | $298 | $183 | $66 | $1,468 |
| Insurance | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 | $8,100 |
| State Fees | $107 | $72 | $72 | $67 | $67 | $385 |
| Fuel | $1,682 | $1,779 | $1,882 | $1,992 | $2,107 | $9,442 |
| Maintenance | $60 | $196 | $413 | $704 | $348 | $1,721 |
| Repairs | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $171 | $171 |
| Ownership Costs | $7,439 | $5,497 | $5,587 | $5,784 | $5,366 | $29,673 |
Vehicle Class:
Compact Passenger Car
5 Year Cost of Similar Vehicles:
$27,951
Difference:
$1,722
Hybrid/Alternate Fuel Tax Credit:
$0
Value Rating This Vehicle:
Below Average
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