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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: $20,345

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $12,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $11,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimEddie BauerLimitedESGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $16,090 $17,590
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $15,329 $16,758
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Sun and Sound Package     1,500 1,500
Navigation Package     1,800  
Fog lights     280  
Navigation and Technology Pkg.       2,000
Satellite radio 166 166    
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Sun and Sound Package     1,328 1,328
Navigation Package     1,593  
Fog lights     230  
Navigation and Technology Pkg.       1,769
Options (change) 3,550 3,040 3,580 3,500
Options (change) 3,018 2,585 3,151 3,097
Destination 735 735 675 675
Total Price $32,655 $34,890 $20,345 $21,765
Total Invoice $30,543 $32,681 $19,155 $20,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,884
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimEddie BauerLimitedESGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6152hp I4152hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7650, 9650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$32,655$34,890$20,345$21,765
Adjustments for Features-4,815-6,2400-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$28,650$20,345$20,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0$520
Total Invoice$30,543$32,681$19,155$20,530
Adjustments for Features-4,504-5,8450-849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,039$26,836$19,155$19,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$797$0$526

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimEddie BauerLimitedESGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
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  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
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 seating surfaces$900$900  
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,700$7,125$885$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,815$6,240$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,504-5,8450-849

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorerLancer / Evolution
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in103.7 in
Length193.4 in180.0 in
Width73.7 in69.4 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.3 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 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 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 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft311.6 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 / Evolution ES

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation and Technology Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

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