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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: $25,425

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $12,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,414

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $10,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelLancerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,095 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $21,359 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Navigation system 1,800 795 795 795
Rear spoiler 290      
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Package 202B   2,950    
Navigation system 1,625 694 694 694
Rear spoiler 245      
All-weather floor mats 65 66 66 66
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Package 202B   2,575    
Options (change) 2,465 3,820 870 870
Options (change) 2,190 3,335 760 760
Destination 865 895 895 895
Total Price $25,425 $37,715 $39,965 $44,865
Total Invoice $24,414 $35,003 $37,277 $41,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,561
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelLancerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,425$37,715$39,965$44,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,185-3,800-4,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,425$35,530$36,165$39,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$4,360
Total Invoice$24,414$35,003$37,277$41,846
Adjustments for Features0-2,028-3,544-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,414$32,975$33,733$37,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$758$4,231

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelLancerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700
FWD $0$0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key$250 $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,295$6,480$8,095$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185$3,800$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,028-3,544-4,640

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested112540%

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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