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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,085

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,611

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer / Evolution
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEvolution IX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $33,280 $36,280 $31,399
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,044 $33,774 $29,593
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Package 102A 2,995      
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package       3,120
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Package 102A 2,546      
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package       2,727
Options (change) 3,990 0 0 3,120
Options (change) 3,392 0 0 2,727
Destination 815 815 815 575
Total Price $34,085 $34,095 $37,095 $35,094
Total Invoice $31,611 $31,859 $34,589 $32,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,725
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer / Evolution
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEvolution IX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6286hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18235/45-17
Total Price$34,085$34,095$37,095$35,094
Adjustments for Features-3,710-2,385-5,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,375$31,710$31,435$35,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$1,060$0
Total Invoice$31,611$31,859$34,589$32,895
Adjustments for Features-3,441-2,229-5,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,170$29,630$29,311$32,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,460$1,141$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year2010201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer / Evolution
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEvolution IX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,655$7,330$10,605$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$2,385$5,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,441-2,229-5,2780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerLancer / Evolution
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in180.5 in
Width73.7 in66.8 in
Height72.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,746 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.6 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 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested95025%
Total Not Requested282575%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX

Sun, Sound, and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Infinity, 315W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192569%
Total Not Requested85031%

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