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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: $27,185

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $7,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,932

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $6,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTLimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $26,490
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $25,237
AWD 2,000 2,000  
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,820 1,820 0
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $34,920 $40,680 $27,185
Total Invoice $32,672 $37,913 $25,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,438
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTLimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6237hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$34,920$40,680$27,185
Adjustments for Features-2,460-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,460$34,005$27,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0
Total Invoice$32,672$37,913$25,932
Adjustments for Features-2,302-6,2210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,370$31,692$25,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,322$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTLimitedRalliart
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,780$11,995$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,302-6,2210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length197.1 in180.0 in
Width78.9 in69.4 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,480 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 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 in42.2 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 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft311.6 ft3

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