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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: $25,505

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $15,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,525

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $13,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelLancerExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,495 $37,535
Base Invoice $21,745 $34,952
Navigation system 1,800 795
All-weather floor mats 80 75
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 1,625 676
All-weather floor mats 65 64
Obstacle detection, rear 255  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,175 2,465
Options (change) 1,945 2,096
Destination 835 825
Total Price $25,505 $40,825
Total Invoice $24,525 $37,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,480
Model Year20162011
ModelLancerExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$25,505$40,825
Adjustments for Features0-6,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,505$34,500
Total Invoice$24,525$37,873
Adjustments for Features0-5,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,525$32,005

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelLancerExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,745$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,868

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelLancerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length182.1 in197.1 in
Width69.4 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,578 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 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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		12.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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