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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: $27,564

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $6,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,247

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $5,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $26,490
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $25,237
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310 1,310  
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,320  
Sport Package 1,495      
Convenience Package   995    
255/50R20   1,325 630  
CD changer, in-dash       379
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
AWD 2,112 2,112 2,112  
Sport Package 1,271      
Convenience Package   846    
255/50R20   1,127 536  
CD changer, in-dash       315
Options (change) 5,125 5,950 4,260 379
Options (change) 4,575 5,277 3,840 315
Destination 815 815 815 695
Total Price $34,410 $38,380 $40,625 $27,564
Total Invoice $31,848 $35,411 $37,556 $26,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,701
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8237hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$34,410$38,380$40,625$27,564
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-5,025-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$35,055$35,600$27,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$1,190$0
Total Invoice$31,848$35,411$37,556$26,247
Adjustments for Features0-3,068-4,645-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,848$32,343$32,911$26,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$1,063$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
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 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,965$9,290$10,990$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$5,025$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,068-4,645-100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20092009
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 Weight4,706 lb.3,480 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 XLT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested82597%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested112585%

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