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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: $16,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,525

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $14,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,495 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $21,745 $35,622 $40,191
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 1,625 694 694
All-weather floor mats 65 66 66
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,175 2,465 2,465
Options (change) 1,945 2,152 2,152
Destination 835 895 895
Total Price $25,505 $41,560 $46,460
Total Invoice $24,525 $38,669 $43,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,980
Model Year201620152015
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,505$41,560$46,460
Adjustments for Features0-6,625-7,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,505$34,935$38,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725
Total Invoice$24,525$38,669$43,238
Adjustments for Features0-6,164-7,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,525$32,505$35,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,474

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620152015
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,345$8,970$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,625$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,164-7,259

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
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 Weight2,889 lb.4,535 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 Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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