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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: $28,749

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $20,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,077

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $19,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimSportPlatinumSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $21,345
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $20,444
All-weather floor mats 120 120 80
Cargo mat 100 100 89
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Touring Package     3,550
Navigation system     2,295
Remote start     595
All-weather floor mats 114 114 65
Cargo mat 95 95 59
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Touring Package     3,159
Navigation system     2,050
Remote start     505
Options (change) 1,915 220 6,609
Options (change) 1,819 209 5,838
Destination 995 995 795
Total Price $48,860 $55,155 $28,749
Total Invoice $46,697 $52,716 $27,077

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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: $10,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,469
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimSportPlatinumSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
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)255/50-20255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$48,860$55,155$28,749
Adjustments for Features-9,575-15,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,285$39,865$28,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$46,697$52,716$27,077
Adjustments for Features-9,151-14,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,546$38,102$27,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$556$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerLancer
TrimSportPlatinumSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
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 app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$13,585$19,300$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,575$15,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,151-14,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.7 in
Length198.3 in180.4 in
Width78.9 in69.4 in
Height70.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 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 headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested310085%
Total Not Requested55015%

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