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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: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,161

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $4,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $21,495
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $20,587
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 80
Remote start 385 385 595
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,295
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Touring Package     3,550
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 65
Remote start 326 326 505
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,050
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Touring Package     3,159
Options (change) 4,795 2,995 6,520
Options (change) 4,075 2,545 5,779
Destination 785 785 795
Total Price $34,825 $36,175 $28,810
Total Invoice $32,133 $33,508 $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: $4,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,283
Model Year200820082013
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)190, 7190, 7710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,825$36,175$28,810
Adjustments for Features-1,830-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,995$33,845$28,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,133$33,508$27,161
Adjustments for Features-1,689-2,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,444$31,350$27,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$906$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200820082013
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,340$5,840$3,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,689-2,1580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082013
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested87569%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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