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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: $34,120

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart   
Difference: $12,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,337

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart   
Difference: $10,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelLancerExplorer
TrimSportback RalliartSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $28,095 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,908 $40,191
Touring Package 3,100  
Navigation system 2,150 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Touring Package 2,759  
Navigation system 1,895 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,250 2,390
Options (change) 4,654 2,086
Destination 775 895
Total Price $34,120 $46,385
Total Invoice $32,337 $43,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,126
Model Year20112015
ModelLancerExplorer
TrimSportback RalliartSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine237hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,120$46,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$42,400
Total Invoice$32,337$43,172
Adjustments for Features0-3,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,337$39,463

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelLancerExplorer
TrimSportback RalliartSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,910$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,709

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelLancerExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length180.4 in197.1 in
Width69.4 in78.9 in
Height59.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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