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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: $16,455

Mitsubishi Mirage ES   
Difference: $19,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,993

Mitsubishi Mirage ES   
Difference: $17,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelExplorerExplorerMirage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $14,295
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $13,984
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation Package     900
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation Package     819
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 1,350
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 1,199
Destination 815 815 810
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $16,455
Total Invoice $33,109 $35,412 $15,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Mirage ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,122
Model Year200920092015
ModelExplorerExplorerMirage
TrimEddie BauerLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V674hp I3
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7140, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18165/65-14
Total Price$35,930$38,360$16,455
Adjustments for Features-5,420-7,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,510$31,190$16,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,109$35,412$15,993
Adjustments for Features-4,994-6,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,115$28,793$15,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$678$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

Model Year200920092015
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,880$8,630$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,420$7,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,994-6,6190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

Model Year20092015
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Mirage ES

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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