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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: $20,910

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $13,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,229

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $11,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelExplorerLancerLancerLancer
TrimXLTESSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $17,595 $20,995 $21,995
Base Invoice $27,404 $17,009 $20,295 $21,262
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
4.6L V8 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 75 80 80 80
AWD 2,320 2,400    
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
4.6L V8 1,192      
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65 65
AWD 2,112 2,320    
Options (change) 4,375 2,480 80 80
Options (change) 3,937 2,385 65 65
Destination 815 835 835 835
Total Price $34,470 $20,910 $21,910 $22,910
Total Invoice $32,156 $20,229 $21,195 $22,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,237
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelExplorerLancerLancerLancer
TrimXLTESSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8168hp I4168hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionA6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4140, 4140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$34,470$20,910$21,910$22,910
Adjustments for Features-2,1250-900-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,345$20,910$21,010$20,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$400$0
Total Invoice$32,156$20,229$21,195$22,162
Adjustments for Features-1,9820-871-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,174$20,229$20,324$19,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$387$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelExplorerLancerLancerLancer
TrimXLTESSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$6,020$3,895$4,795$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0$900$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9820-871-2,225

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20102016
ModelExplorerLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in103.7 in
Length193.4 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in69.4 in
Height72.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,142 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 in36.9 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
168 hp@6000
167 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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