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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: $28,660

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $9,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,018

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $8,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $21,345
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $20,444
Navigation system 1,995   2,295
Convenience Package 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
Remote start 385 385 595
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Touring Package     3,550
Navigation system 1,696   2,050
Convenience Package 1,696    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 65
Remote start 327 327 505
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Touring Package     3,159
Options (change) 4,450 3,305 6,520
Options (change) 3,783 2,809 5,779
Destination 815 815 795
Total Price $38,545 $40,400 $28,660
Total Invoice $35,642 $37,398 $27,018

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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: $7,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,058
Model Year201020102012
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$38,545$40,400$28,660
Adjustments for Features-2,775-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,770$36,525$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,642$37,398$27,018
Adjustments for Features-2,566-3,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,076$33,811$27,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201020102012
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
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$6,070$7,170$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,566-3,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20102012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110040%
Total Not Requested167560%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

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