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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: $25,425

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $12,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,414

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $10,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $22,095
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $21,359
Package 202B 2,950      
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,800
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 80
Rear spoiler       290
Obstacle detection, rear       295
Package 202B 2,575      
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,625
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 65
Rear spoiler       245
Obstacle detection, rear       255
Options (change) 3,820 870 870 2,465
Options (change) 3,335 760 760 2,190
Destination 895 895 895 865
Total Price $37,715 $39,965 $44,865 $25,425
Total Invoice $35,003 $37,277 $41,846 $24,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,561
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20205/60-16
Total Price$37,715$39,965$44,865$25,425
Adjustments for Features-2,185-3,800-4,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,530$36,165$39,890$25,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$4,360$0
Total Invoice$35,003$37,277$41,846$24,414
Adjustments for Features-2,028-3,544-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,975$33,733$37,206$24,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$758$4,231$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimXLTLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,480$8,095$9,270$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$3,800$4,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,028-3,544-4,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,889 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 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested112540%

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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