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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: $28,660

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $9,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,018

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $8,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,345 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $20,444 $30,027 $35,268
Touring Package 3,550    
Navigation system 2,295 795 795
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75
Remote start 595    
Package 205A   2,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Touring Package 3,159    
Navigation system 2,050 676 676
All-weather floor mats 65 64 64
Remote start 505    
Package 205A   2,380  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 6,520 5,265 2,465
Options (change) 5,779 4,476 2,096
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $28,660 $38,185 $41,145
Total Invoice $27,018 $35,328 $38,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,007
Model Year201220122012
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,660$38,185$41,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,570-5,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$34,615$36,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$27,018$35,328$38,189
Adjustments for Features0-3,303-4,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,018$32,025$33,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,398

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,860$7,430$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,570$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,303-4,766

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,022 lb.4,558 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 GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested115032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested147549%

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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