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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: $25,295

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $13,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,287

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $11,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,995
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $21,262
Package 205A 2,800    
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
All-weather floor mats 75 75 80
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Rear spoiler     290
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Package 205A 2,380    
Navigation system 676 676 1,625
All-weather floor mats 64 64 65
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Rear spoiler     245
Obstacle detection, rear     255
Options (change) 5,670 2,870 2,465
Options (change) 4,940 2,560 2,190
Destination 825 825 835
Total Price $38,590 $41,550 $25,295
Total Invoice $35,792 $38,653 $24,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,693
Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/60-16
Total Price$38,590$41,550$25,295
Adjustments for Features-4,110-5,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,480$35,875$25,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$35,792$38,653$24,287
Adjustments for Features-3,812-5,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,980$33,374$24,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220122016
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $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
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,405$9,970$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$5,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,812-5,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,731 lb.3,142 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested132544%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

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

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