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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,094

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX   
Difference: $10,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,895

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX   
Difference: $9,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerLancer / Evolution
TrimSportEvolution IX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $31,399
Base Invoice $40,191 $29,593
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package   3,120
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package   2,727
Options (change) 1,595 3,120
Options (change) 1,392 2,727
Destination 895 575
Total Price $45,590 $35,094
Total Invoice $42,478 $32,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,384
Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerLancer / Evolution
TrimSportEvolution IX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6286hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$45,590$35,094
Adjustments for Features-8,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,790$35,094
Total Invoice$42,478$32,895
Adjustments for Features-8,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,279$32,895

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerLancer / Evolution
TrimSportEvolution IX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Outside temperature display$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,720$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerLancer / Evolution
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in180.5 in
Width78.9 in66.8 in
Height70.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.6 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 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX

Sun, Sound, and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Infinity, 315W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192569%
Total Not Requested85031%

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