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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: $26,120

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS   
Difference: $6,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,661

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS   
Difference: $5,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerLancerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback GTSSportback Ralliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $19,895 $28,095
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $19,054 $26,908
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,150 2,150
Audiophile Package 510      
Sunroof 850 850    
Touring Package     3,300 3,100
Satellite radio 166 166    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,895 1,895
Audiophile Package 433      
Sunroof 723 723    
Touring Package     2,937 2,759
Options (change) 3,550 3,040 5,450 5,250
Options (change) 3,018 2,585 4,832 4,654
Destination 735 735 775 775
Total Price $32,655 $34,890 $26,120 $34,120
Total Invoice $30,543 $32,681 $24,661 $32,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,629
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerLancerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback GTSSportback Ralliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6168hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$32,655$34,890$26,120$34,120
Adjustments for Features-1,340-2,7650-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,315$32,125$26,120$30,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0$3,925
Total Invoice$30,543$32,681$24,661$32,337
Adjustments for Features-1,253-2,5900-3,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,290$30,091$24,661$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$801$0$3,814

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2007200720112011
ModelExplorerExplorerLancerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback GTSSportback Ralliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$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
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$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$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
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$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,350$2,585$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$2,765$0$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,253-2,5900-3,862

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20072011
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.2,978 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 GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

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