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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: $9,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,862

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS   
Difference: $7,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,190 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $18,282 $27,273 $30,178
Sun and Sound Package 1,900    
Touring Package 1,500    
Navigation system 1,999 1,995 1,995
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Sun and Sound Package 1,682    
Touring Package 1,428    
Navigation system 1,725 1,696 1,696
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 5,399 4,355 2,555
Options (change) 4,835 3,702 2,172
Destination 745 785 785
Total Price $25,334 $34,385 $35,735
Total Invoice $23,862 $31,760 $33,135

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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: $5,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,007
Model Year201020082008
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$34,385$35,735
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,334$31,255$32,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$23,862$31,760$33,135
Adjustments for Features0-2,891-3,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,862$28,869$29,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020082008
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
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$100
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 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
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$1,910$5,040$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,891-3,366

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested87569%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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