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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: $17,070

Mitsubishi Mirage ES   
Difference: $15,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,528

Mitsubishi Mirage ES   
Difference: $14,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMirageExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,295 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $13,984 $30,027 $35,268
Protection Package 295    
Navigation Package 900    
Cargo mat 95    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Interior ambient lighting 225    
Cargo cover   135 135
Navigation system     795
Protection Package 260    
Navigation Package 819    
Cargo mat 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Interior ambient lighting 195    
Cargo cover   115 115
Navigation system     676
Options (change) 1,965 135 930
Options (change) 1,734 115 791
Destination 810 825 825
Total Price $17,070 $33,055 $39,610
Total Invoice $16,528 $30,967 $36,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Mirage ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,511
Model Year201520122012
ModelMirageExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine74hp I3290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$17,070$33,055$39,610
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-8,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,070$29,930$31,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,665
Total Invoice$16,528$30,967$36,884
Adjustments for Features0-2,928-7,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,528$28,039$29,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,382

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520122012
ModelMirageExplorerExplorer
TrimESXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,230$5,355$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,928-7,463

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
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.4,558 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 protector40No
Total Requested7539%
Total Not Requested11561%
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%

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