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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: $16,935

Mitsubishi Mirage ES   
Difference: $16,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,400

Mitsubishi Mirage ES   
Difference: $14,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerMirage
TrimXLTLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $14,195
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $13,886
Cargo cover 135 135  
Navigation system   795  
Protection Package     300
Cargo mat     95
Navigation Package     900
Interior ambient lighting     185
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Cargo cover 115 115  
Navigation system   676  
Protection Package     270
Cargo mat     80
Navigation Package     819
Interior ambient lighting     155
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Options (change) 135 930 1,930
Options (change) 115 791 1,704
Destination 825 825 810
Total Price $33,055 $39,610 $16,935
Total Invoice $30,967 $36,884 $16,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Mirage ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,616
Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerMirage
TrimXLTLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V674hp I3
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12140, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20165/65-14
Total Price$33,055$39,610$16,935
Adjustments for Features-3,150-8,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,905$31,570$16,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,665$0
Total Invoice$30,967$36,884$16,400
Adjustments for Features-2,951-7,4870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,016$29,397$16,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,381$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

Model Year201220122014
ModelExplorerExplorerMirage
TrimXLTLimitedES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$5,380$10,270$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$8,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,951-7,4870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerMirage
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in96.5 in
Length197.1 in148.8 in
Width78.9 in65.6 in
Height70.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.2,030 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.9.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in48.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.0 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 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft347.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Mirage ES

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested7539%
Total Not Requested11561%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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