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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,650

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,079

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer / Evolution
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEvolution IX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $31,399
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $29,593
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package       3,120
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Leather seating surfaces 591      
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package       2,727
Options (change) 1,545 850 850 3,120
Options (change) 1,314 723 723 2,727
Destination 735 735 735 575
Total Price $27,650 $29,955 $32,700 $35,094
Total Invoice $26,079 $28,248 $30,819 $32,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,099
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,434
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer / Evolution
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEvolution IX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6286hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18235/45-17
Total Price$27,650$29,955$32,700$35,094
Adjustments for Features-655-1,705-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,995$28,250$29,370$35,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$2,375$0
Total Invoice$26,079$28,248$30,819$32,895
Adjustments for Features-618-1,608-3,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,461$26,640$27,681$32,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,179$2,220$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer / Evolution
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEvolution IX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor $50$50 
Side curtain airbags $350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,800$7,425$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$1,705$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-618-1,608-3,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20072006
ModelExplorerLancer / Evolution
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in180.5 in
Width73.7 in66.8 in
Height72.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,746 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.6 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 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX

Sun, Sound, and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Infinity, 315W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192569%
Total Not Requested85031%

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