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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: $25,505

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $15,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,525

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $13,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerLancer
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $22,495
Base Invoice $34,952 $21,745
Navigation system 795 1,800
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Navigation system 676 1,625
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Obstacle detection, rear   255
Options (change) 2,465 2,175
Options (change) 2,096 1,945
Destination 825 835
Total Price $40,825 $25,505
Total Invoice $37,873 $24,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,480
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerLancer
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$40,825$25,505
Adjustments for Features-6,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,500$25,505
Total Invoice$37,873$24,525
Adjustments for Features-5,8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,005$24,525

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerLancer
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,070$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8680

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length197.1 in182.1 in
Width78.9 in69.4 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft312.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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