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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: $28,810

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $18,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,161

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $17,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,495 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $20,587 $41,543 $50,587
Touring Package 3,550    
Navigation system 2,295 795  
Remote start 595    
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Touring Package 3,159    
Navigation system 2,050 755  
Remote start 505    
All-weather floor mats 65 71 71
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 6,520 2,465 75
Options (change) 5,779 2,341 71
Destination 795 945 945
Total Price $28,810 $46,910 $53,990
Total Invoice $27,161 $44,829 $51,603

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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: $9,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,282
Model Year201320162016
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,810$46,910$53,990
Adjustments for Features0-8,775-15,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,810$38,135$38,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$27,161$44,829$51,603
Adjustments for Features0-8,386-14,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,161$36,443$37,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$799

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320162016
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$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$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 driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,010$12,785$19,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,775$15,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,386-14,361

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132016
ModelLancerExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length180.4 in198.3 in
Width69.4 in78.9 in
Height59.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,661 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested310085%
Total Not Requested55015%

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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