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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: $26,925

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $15,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,749

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $14,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelLancerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,095 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $21,359 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Sight and Sound Package 1,500      
Navigation system 1,800   795  
Rear spoiler 290      
All-weather floor mats 80 75 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Sight and Sound Package 1,335      
Navigation system 1,625   755  
Rear spoiler 245      
All-weather floor mats 65 71 71 71
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Options (change) 3,965 75 870 75
Options (change) 3,525 71 826 71
Destination 865 945 945 945
Total Price $26,925 $42,320 $45,315 $53,990
Total Invoice $25,749 $40,458 $43,314 $51,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,212
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelLancerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,925$42,320$45,315$53,990
Adjustments for Features0-5,750-6,415-13,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,925$36,570$38,900$40,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,330$3,555
Total Invoice$25,749$40,458$43,314$51,603
Adjustments for Features0-5,497-6,132-13,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,749$34,961$37,182$38,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,221$3,390

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelLancerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
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$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
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$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $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 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
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
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,795$10,545$11,210$18,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,750$6,415$13,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,497-6,132-13,252

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172016
ModelLancerExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.6 in
Length182.1 in198.3 in
Width69.4 in78.9 in
Height58.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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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