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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,035

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES   
Difference: $10,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,824

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES   
Difference: $8,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerLancerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $18,495 $21,495
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $17,714 $20,587
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,295  
Audiophile Package 510      
Wheel Package     500  
Leather seating surfaces     950 950
Navigation Package       2,000
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,050  
Audiophile Package 433      
Wheel Package     445  
Leather seating surfaces     820 820
Navigation Package       1,780
Options (change) 3,065 2,555 3,745 2,950
Options (change) 2,605 2,172 3,315 2,600
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $33,910 $35,715 $23,035 $25,240
Total Invoice $30,768 $32,395 $21,824 $23,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,093
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerLancerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6148hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7140, 4140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$33,910$35,715$23,035$25,240
Adjustments for Features-2,040-3,2150-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,870$32,500$23,035$24,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0$1,055
Total Invoice$30,768$32,395$21,824$23,982
Adjustments for Features-1,851-2,9160-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,917$29,479$21,824$22,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$562$0$1,065

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerLancerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,525$2,310$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$3,215$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,851-2,9160-1,093

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in103.7 in
Length193.4 in180.4 in
Width73.7 in69.4 in
Height72.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft346.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60074%
Total Not Requested21526%

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