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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: $42,475

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR   
Difference: $3,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,540

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR   
Difference: $3,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimSportPlatinumEvolution MR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $38,995
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $37,350
Navigation system     2,375
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Navigation system     2,125
Obstacle detection, rear     255
Options (change) 0 0 2,670
Options (change) 0 0 2,380
Destination 945 945 810
Total Price $46,300 $54,180 $42,475
Total Invoice $44,260 $51,784 $40,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,058
Model Year201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimSportPlatinumEvolution MR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6291hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$46,300$54,180$42,475
Adjustments for Features-7,090-14,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,210$40,175$42,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0
Total Invoice$44,260$51,784$40,540
Adjustments for Features-6,778-13,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,482$38,398$40,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimSportPlatinumEvolution MR
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 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$13,385$20,300$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,090$14,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,778-13,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length198.3 in180.0 in
Width78.9 in69.4 in
Height70.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

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

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