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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: $26,850

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,374

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $5,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelExplorerExplorerLancerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTEvolution MR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $20,595 $38,995
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $19,725 $37,350
Obstacle detection, rear 255   295 295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995   2,375
Audiophile Package 510      
Sunroof 850 850    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Touring Package     5,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 217   255 255
Navigation system 1,696 1,696   2,125
Audiophile Package 433      
Sunroof 723 723    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Touring Package     4,584  
Options (change) 3,805 3,040 5,445 2,670
Options (change) 3,235 2,585 4,839 2,380
Destination 735 735 810 810
Total Price $32,910 $34,890 $26,850 $42,475
Total Invoice $30,760 $32,681 $25,374 $40,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,680
Model Year2007200720152015
ModelExplorerExplorerLancerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTEvolution MR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6168hp I4291hp 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)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,910$34,890$26,850$42,475
Adjustments for Features-755-1,9300-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,155$32,960$26,850$40,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$13,800
Total Invoice$30,760$32,681$25,374$40,540
Adjustments for Features-706-1,8080-1,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,054$30,873$25,374$38,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$819$0$13,424

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2007200720152015
ModelExplorerExplorerLancerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGTEvolution MR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
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  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
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
HD radio  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25$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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,050$7,225$5,295$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$1,930$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-706-1,8080-1,742

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20072015
ModelExplorerLancer
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.2,933 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 GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285068%
Total Not Requested132532%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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