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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,750

Mitsubishi Mirage ES   
Difference: $17,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,253

Mitsubishi Mirage ES   
Difference: $14,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerMirage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $14,295
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $13,984
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 450
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Protection Package     295
Navigation Package     900
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 380
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Protection Package     260
Navigation Package     819
Options (change) 3,400 2,890 1,645
Options (change) 2,890 2,457 1,459
Destination 645 645 810
Total Price $34,245 $36,050 $16,750
Total Invoice $31,053 $32,680 $16,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Mirage ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,771
Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerMirage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V674hp I3
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7140, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17165/65-14
Total Price$34,245$36,050$16,750
Adjustments for Features-3,340-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$31,535$16,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$31,053$32,680$16,253
Adjustments for Features-3,029-4,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,024$28,587$16,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$563$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

Model Year200620062015
ModelExplorerExplorerMirage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,175$6,350$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,340$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,029-4,0930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerMirage
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in96.5 in
Length193.4 in148.8 in
Width73.7 in65.6 in
Height72.8 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,030 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.9.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in48.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft347.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Mirage ES

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested7539%
Total Not Requested11561%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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