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Mitsubishi Galant vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Galant vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,772

Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart   
Difference: $8,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,982

Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart   
Difference: $7,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelGalantExplorerExplorer
TrimRalliartEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,149 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,616 $29,319 $32,901
All-weather floor mats 98 75 75
Navigation system 1,850 2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
All-weather floor mats 70 64 64
Navigation system 1,621 2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 1,948 5,735 4,230
Options (change) 1,691 4,954 3,675
Destination 675 815 815
Total Price $29,772 $38,165 $40,595
Total Invoice $27,982 $35,088 $37,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Galant vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,608
Model Year200820092009
ModelGalantExplorerExplorer
TrimRalliartEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,772$38,165$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,805-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,772$34,360$35,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$27,982$35,088$37,391
Adjustments for Features0-3,498-5,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,982$31,590$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$684

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Galant vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820092009
ModelGalantExplorerExplorer
TrimRalliartEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,375$6,180$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,805$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,498-5,117

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Galant vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelGalantExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length190.4 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.383.7 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 mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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