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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: $29,025

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,386

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $3,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420072007
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSportback GTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,945 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $21,019 $26,790 $29,361
Touring Package 3,300    
All-weather floor mats 80 55 55
Remote start 595 385 385
Navigation system 2,295 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Audiophile Package   510  
Touring Package 2,937    
All-weather floor mats 65 47 47
Remote start 505 326 326
Navigation system 2,050 1,696 1,696
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 6,270 3,990 3,480
Options (change) 5,557 3,391 2,958
Destination 810 735 735
Total Price $29,025 $33,095 $35,330
Total Invoice $27,386 $30,916 $33,054

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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: $4,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,634
Model Year201420072007
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, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,025$33,095$35,330
Adjustments for Features-1100-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,915$33,095$33,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810
Total Invoice$27,386$30,916$33,054
Adjustments for Features-1040-1,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,282$30,916$31,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420072007
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
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $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 spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $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  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,035$3,925$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1040-1,333

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142007
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?
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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