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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: $25,055

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $12,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,104

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $9,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,095 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $21,359 $27,518 $29,578
Obstacle detection, rear 295 255 255
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Audiophile Package   510  
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Obstacle detection, rear 255 217 217
Navigation system 1,625 1,696 1,696
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Audiophile Package   433  
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 2,095 6,745 6,235
Options (change) 1,880 5,870 5,437
Destination 865 645 645
Total Price $25,055 $37,590 $39,395
Total Invoice $24,104 $34,033 $35,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,951
Model Year201720062006
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$25,055$37,590$39,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,055$36,510$37,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$24,104$34,033$35,660
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,104$33,055$33,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$564

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720062006
ModelLancerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $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  
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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,270$6,350$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,041

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172006
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 Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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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