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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,595

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $15,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,342

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $14,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionExplorerExplorer
TrimESGTSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,090 $17,590 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $15,329 $16,758 $29,479 $34,952
Sun and Sound Package 1,500 1,500    
Navigation Package 1,800      
Fog lights 280      
Bluetooth cell phone link 250      
Navigation and Technology Pkg.   2,000    
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 201A     2,075  
Navigation system       795
Sun and Sound Package 1,328 1,328    
Navigation Package 1,593      
Fog lights 230      
Bluetooth cell phone link 187      
Navigation and Technology Pkg.   1,769    
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Package 201A     1,764  
Navigation system       676
Options (change) 3,830 3,500 3,670 2,390
Options (change) 3,338 3,097 3,120 2,032
Destination 675 675 825 825
Total Price $20,595 $21,765 $36,015 $40,750
Total Invoice $19,342 $20,530 $33,424 $37,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,356
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionExplorerExplorer
TrimESGTSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine152hp I4152hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9650, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$20,595$21,765$36,015$40,750
Adjustments for Features0-800-6,170-10,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,595$20,965$29,845$30,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0$845
Total Invoice$19,342$20,530$33,424$37,809
Adjustments for Features0-755-5,726-9,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,342$19,775$27,698$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$433$0$777

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionExplorerExplorer
TrimESGTSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$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$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$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$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,235$3,035$8,405$12,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$6,170$10,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-755-5,726-9,334

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelLancer / EvolutionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length180.0 in197.1 in
Width69.4 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
11.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation and Technology Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested127581%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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