How much does the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer cost?

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has a starting MSRP of $17,595, ranging up to $23,495 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ES from $17,595; SE from $20,995; SEL from $21,995; GT from $22,495.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer achieves up to 30 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer have?

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer offers up to 12.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer safe?

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer come in?

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

4 trims · 7 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$17,595 – $23,495

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★☆☆

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on ES

Total price (ES MSRP)

$17,595

Typical monthly

$348/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer trims

ES
3 configurations
MSRP
$17,595 – $19,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/34
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.3
Max towing
—
SE
MSRP
$20,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/31
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.3
Max towing
—
SEL
MSRP
$21,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/31
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.3
Max towing
—
GT
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,495 – $23,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/31
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
11.8
Max towing
—

Compare 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer trim specifications
Spec	ES3 configurations	SE	SEL	GT2 configurations
MSRP	$17,595 – $19,995	$20,995	$21,995	$22,495 – $23,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/34	23/31	23/31	22/31
Horsepower	148 hp	168 hp	168 hp	168 hp
Torque	145 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	167 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	AWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	12.3	12.3	12.3	11.8
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: ESgas
SEgas
SELgas
GTgas
Fuel type: ESregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
SELregular unleaded
GTregular unleaded
Cylinders: ESI4
SEI4
SELI4
GTI4
Displacement: ES2 L
SE2.4 L
SEL2.4 L
GT2.4 L
Horsepower: ES148 hp
SE168 hp
SEL168 hp
GT168 hp
Torque: ES145 lb-ft
SE167 lb-ft
SEL167 lb-ft
GT167 lb-ft
Transmission: ES5-speed manual
SEcontinuously variable-speed automatic
SELcontinuously variable-speed automatic
GT5-speed manual
Drivetrain: ESfront wheel drive
SEall wheel drive
SELall wheel drive
GTfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: ESSedan
SESedan
SELSedan
GTSedan
Doors: ES4
SE4
SEL4
GT4
Seating: ES5
SE5
SEL5
GT5
Length: ES182.1 in
SE182.1 in
SEL182.1 in
GT182.1 in
Width: ES69.4 in
SE69.4 in
SEL69.4 in
GT69.4 in
Height: ES58.3 in
SE58.3 in
SEL58.3 in
GT58.7 in
Wheelbase: ES103.7 in
SE103.7 in
SEL103.7 in
GT103.7 in
Ground clearance: ES5.5 in
SE5.5 in
SEL5.5 in
GT5.8 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: ES12.3 cu ft
SE12.3 cu ft
SEL12.3 cu ft
GT11.8 cu ft
Max payload: ES1,081 lbs
SE1,048 lbs
SEL1,048 lbs
GT1,102 lbs
Curb weight: ES2,888 lbs
SE3,142 lbs
SEL3,142 lbs
GT2,977 lbs
Fuel tank: ES15.5 gal
SE14.5 gal
SEL14.5 gal
GT15.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: ES28
SE26
SEL26
GT25
City MPG: ES24
SE23
SEL23
GT22
Highway MPG: ES34
SE31
SEL31
GT31

Full specifications by trim
Spec	ES	SE	SEL	GT
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L
Horsepower	148 hp	168 hp	168 hp	168 hp
Torque	145 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	167 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	182.1 in	182.1 in	182.1 in	182.1 in
Width	69.4 in	69.4 in	69.4 in	69.4 in
Height	58.3 in	58.3 in	58.3 in	58.7 in
Wheelbase	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.8 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	12.3 cu ft	12.3 cu ft	12.3 cu ft	11.8 cu ft
Max payload	1,081 lbs	1,048 lbs	1,048 lbs	1,102 lbs
Curb weight	2,888 lbs	3,142 lbs	3,142 lbs	2,977 lbs
Fuel tank	15.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	15.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	28	26	26	25
City MPG	24	23	23	22
Highway MPG	34	31	31	31