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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: $28,065

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $16,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,513

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $14,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerLancer
TrimSportSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,780 $21,345
Base Invoice $38,027 $20,444
All-weather floor mats 75 80
Navigation system 795 2,295
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Touring Package   3,550
All-weather floor mats 66 65
Navigation system 694 2,050
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Touring Package   3,159
Options (change) 2,465 5,925
Options (change) 2,152 5,274
Destination 895 795
Total Price $44,140 $28,065
Total Invoice $41,074 $26,513

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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: $9,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,433
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerLancer
TrimSportSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$44,140$28,065
Adjustments for Features-6,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,555$28,065
Total Invoice$41,074$26,513
Adjustments for Features-6,1280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,946$26,513

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerLancer
TrimSportSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,545$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length197.1 in180.4 in
Width78.9 in69.4 in
Height70.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,661 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 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.9 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft346.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested250068%
Total Not Requested115032%

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