Pricing Announced for New 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Compact-car fans everywhere have been waiting on word of exactly how much the new — and much-improved — Lancer will cost them. Today, we found out: The base DE starts at $13,990 with a CD sound system and 16-inch steel wheels, but if you want air conditioning you have to also add antilock brakes, power door locks and a continuously variable automatic transmission for $1,100. We don’t get that, but OK.

The next level up is the ES with alloy wheels, and it does include air conditioning, power locks and other features in its $15,990 base price. The top-tier Lancer right now is the GTS. It comes with larger 18-inch alloy wheels, a spoiler, a sport-tuned suspension and larger brakes, and it starts at $17,490. Keep reading for full pricing and select option information. None of the prices include destination charges.

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Pricing

• Lancer DE five-speed manual:     $13,990
• Lancer DE CVT:                        $14,890
• Lancer ES five-speed manual:     $15,990
• Lancer ES CVT:                        $16,890
• Lancer GTS five-speed manual:   $17,490
• Lancer GTS CVT:                      $18,490

• A/C and power package for DE:                   $1,100
• Sun & sound package for ES, GTS:               $1,500
• Navigation & technology package for GTS:     $2,000