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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,334

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS   
Difference: $12,751

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,862

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS   
Difference: $11,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,190 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $18,282 $31,044 $33,774
Sun and Sound Package 1,900    
Touring Package 1,500    
Navigation system 1,999 1,995  
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Sun and Sound Package 1,682    
Touring Package 1,428    
Navigation system 1,725 1,696  
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 5,399 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 4,835 3,392 2,418
Destination 745 815 815
Total Price $25,334 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $23,862 $35,251 $37,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,676
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,617
Model Year201020102010
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$25,334$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features0-4,075-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,334$34,010$34,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$23,862$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features0-3,772-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,862$31,479$32,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$733

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102010
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $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
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,170$6,245$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,772-4,795

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
ModelLancerExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in113.7 in
Length180.4 in193.4 in
Width69.4 in73.7 in
Height59.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,978 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
13.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110040%
Total Not Requested167560%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested61589%
Total Not Requested7511%

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