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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: $25,295

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $13,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,287

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $11,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $21,262 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
Rear spoiler 290    
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Package 205A   2,800  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,625 676 676
Rear spoiler 245    
All-weather floor mats 65 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Package 205A   2,380  
AWD   1,820 1,820
Options (change) 2,465 5,670 2,870
Options (change) 2,190 4,940 2,560
Destination 835 825 825
Total Price $25,295 $38,590 $41,550
Total Invoice $24,287 $35,792 $38,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,693
Model Year201620122012
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$25,295$38,590$41,550
Adjustments for Features0-4,110-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,295$34,480$35,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$24,287$35,792$38,653
Adjustments for Features0-3,812-5,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,287$31,980$33,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620122012
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,295$8,405$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,110$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,812-5,279

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,142 lb.4,731 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested132544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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