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Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,980

Mitsubishi Mirage ES   
Difference: $17,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,440

Mitsubishi Mirage ES   
Difference: $15,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelMirageExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,195 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $13,886 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Protection Package 300      
Navigation Package 900      
Cargo mat 95      
Cargo tray 45 100 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 450      
Interior ambient lighting 185      
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Navigation system     795 795
Protection Package 270      
Navigation Package 819      
Cargo mat 80      
Cargo tray 40 87 87 87
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Interior ambient lighting 155      
Rear bumper protector   66 66 66
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Navigation system     694 694
Options (change) 1,975 305 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 1,744 267 961 961
Destination 810 895 895 895
Total Price $16,980 $34,200 $40,195 $45,095
Total Invoice $16,440 $31,935 $37,478 $42,047

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Mirage ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,119
Model Year2014201520152015
ModelMirageExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine74hp I3290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$16,980$34,200$40,195$45,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,615-8,355-9,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,980$30,585$31,840$35,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,255$4,980
Total Invoice$16,440$31,935$37,478$42,047
Adjustments for Features0-3,376-7,790-8,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,440$28,559$29,688$33,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,129$4,602

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201520152015
ModelMirageExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$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$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
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 mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
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
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar 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
Power recliner, driver seat  $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$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,540$6,155$10,895$12,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615$8,355$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,376-7,790-8,886

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
ModelMirageExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase96.5 in112.6 in
Length148.8 in197.1 in
Width65.6 in78.9 in
Height59.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,030 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 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
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Mirage ES

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11561%
Total Not Requested7539%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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