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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: $16,430

Mitsubishi Mirage SE   
Difference: $16,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,992

Mitsubishi Mirage SE   
Difference: $14,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMirageMirageExplorerExplorer
TrimSEGTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $14,795 $16,495 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $14,472 $16,135 $30,027 $35,268
Cargo mat 95 95    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450    
Interior ambient lighting 225 225    
Cargo cover     135 135
Cargo mat 80 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380    
Interior ambient lighting 195 195    
Cargo cover     115 115
Options (change) 770 770 135 135
Options (change) 655 655 115 115
Destination 865 865 825 825
Total Price $16,430 $18,130 $33,055 $38,815
Total Invoice $15,992 $17,655 $30,967 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Mirage GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,678
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMirageMirageExplorerExplorer
TrimSEGTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine78hp I378hp I3290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4140, 4?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14175/55-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$16,430$18,130$33,055$38,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-3,615-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,430$16,330$29,440$30,985
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$1,545
Total Invoice$15,992$17,655$30,967$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-1,753-3,387-7,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,992$15,902$27,580$28,904
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0$1,324

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMirageMirageExplorerExplorer
TrimSEGTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$75  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio   $50
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$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
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 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$1,740$3,540$5,355$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$3,615$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,753-3,387-7,304

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelMirageExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase96.5 in112.6 in
Length149.4 in197.1 in
Width65.6 in78.9 in
Height59.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,019 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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