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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: $20,910

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $13,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,229

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $11,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelLancerLancerLancerExplorer
TrimESSESELXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,595 $20,995 $21,995 $29,280
Base Invoice $17,009 $20,295 $21,262 $27,404
AWD 2,400     2,320
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 75
SYNC and Sirius Package       670
4.6L V8       1,310
AWD 2,320     2,112
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 64
SYNC and Sirius Package       569
4.6L V8       1,192
Options (change) 2,480 80 80 4,375
Options (change) 2,385 65 65 3,937
Destination 835 835 835 815
Total Price $20,910 $21,910 $22,910 $34,470
Total Invoice $20,229 $21,195 $22,162 $32,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,237
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelLancerLancerLancerExplorer
TrimESSESELXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4168hp I4168hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4140, 6140, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$20,910$21,910$22,910$34,470
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,300-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,910$21,010$20,610$32,345
Cost Above Minimum$300$400$0$0
Total Invoice$20,229$21,195$22,162$32,156
Adjustments for Features0-871-2,225-1,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,229$20,324$19,937$30,174
Cost Above Minimum$292$387$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162010
ModelLancerLancerLancerExplorer
TrimESSESELXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$3,895$4,795$6,195$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,300$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-871-2,225-1,982

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162010
ModelLancerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in113.7 in
Length182.1 in193.4 in
Width69.4 in73.7 in
Height58.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,142 lb.4,706 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 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
12.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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