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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: $10,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,661

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS   
Difference: $9,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelExplorerExplorerLancerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback GTSSportback Ralliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $19,895 $28,095
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $19,054 $26,908
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,150 2,150
Convenience Package 995      
Sunroof 850 850    
Touring Package     3,300 3,100
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,895 1,895
Convenience Package 846      
Sunroof 723 723    
Touring Package     2,937 2,759
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 5,450 5,250
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 4,832 4,654
Destination 815 815 775 775
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $26,120 $34,120
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $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: $7,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,956
Model Year2009200920112011
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)190, 7190, 7710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,780$39,210$26,120$34,120
Adjustments for Features-3,495-5,2450-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,285$33,965$26,120$29,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$3,850
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$24,661$32,337
Adjustments for Features-3,215-4,8340-3,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,617$31,301$24,661$28,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$684$0$3,743

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2009200920112011
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  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$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$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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 bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$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$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$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$7,215$1,970$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$5,245$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,215-4,8340-3,933

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20092011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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