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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,265

Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE   
Difference: $8,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,387

Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE   
Difference: $6,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExploreri-MiEV
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,125
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $30,456
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Premium Package     2,790
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Premium Package     2,581
Options (change) 3,500 1,995 2,790
Options (change) 2,975 1,696 2,581
Destination 815 815 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,930 $38,360 $27,265
Total Invoice $33,109 $35,412 $26,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,921
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExploreri-MiEV
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V666hp E
TransmissionA5A5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18145/65-15
Total Price$35,930$38,360$27,265
Adjustments for Features-5,210-6,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,720$31,400$27,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,109$35,412$26,387
Adjustments for Features-4,801-6,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,308$28,987$26,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$679$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExploreri-MiEV
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
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 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
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 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated driver seat  $200
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$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$7,730$9,480$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,210$6,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,801-6,4250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20092012
ModelExploreri-MiEV
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in100.4 in
Length193.4 in144.8 in
Width73.7 in62.4 in
Height72.8 in63.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,596 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 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 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft30.0 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, front200No
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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

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 i-MiEV SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
USB port25Yes
Quick charger750No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

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