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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: $28,810

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $4,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,161

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $3,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $21,495
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $20,587
All-weather floor mats 55 55 80
Remote start 385 385 595
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,295
Audiophile Package 510    
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Touring Package     3,550
All-weather floor mats 47 47 65
Remote start 326 326 505
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,050
Audiophile Package 433    
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Touring Package     3,159
Options (change) 3,990 3,480 6,520
Options (change) 3,391 2,958 5,779
Destination 735 735 795
Total Price $33,095 $35,330 $28,810
Total Invoice $30,916 $33,054 $27,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,812
Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,095$35,330$28,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,095$33,905$28,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0
Total Invoice$30,916$33,054$27,161
Adjustments for Features0-1,333-57
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,916$31,721$27,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200720072013
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
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
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $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
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,350$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,333-57

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20072013
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 GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested230063%
Total Not Requested135037%

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