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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: $8,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,018

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $7,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,345 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $20,444 $29,319 $32,901
Touring Package 3,550    
Navigation system 2,295 2,505 1,995
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75
Remote start 595 385 385
Convenience Package   995  
Sunroof   850 850
Touring Package 3,159    
Navigation system 2,050 2,129 1,696
All-weather floor mats 65 64 64
Remote start 505 327 327
Convenience Package   846  
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 6,520 4,810 3,305
Options (change) 5,779 4,089 2,810
Destination 795 815 815
Total Price $28,660 $37,240 $39,670
Total Invoice $27,018 $34,223 $36,526

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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: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,280
Model Year201220092009
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A5A5
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$28,660$37,240$39,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,095-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$35,145$35,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$27,018$34,223$36,526
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,018$32,298$32,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$688

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
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  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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 $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,370$5,465$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,925-3,540

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,022 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 GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested135037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested112585%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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