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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,265

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL   
Difference: $9,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,242

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL   
Difference: $6,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,495
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $23,679
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80 190
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 420
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225  
Floor mats     135
Bodyside moldings     215
4WD     1,500
Roof rack     315
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68 169
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 375
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980  
Floor mats     120
Bodyside moldings     185
4WD     1,450
Roof rack     269
Options (change) 6,430 4,730 2,775
Options (change) 5,603 4,158 2,568
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $37,275 $37,890 $28,265
Total Invoice $33,766 $34,381 $27,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,230
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8168hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$37,275$37,890$28,265
Adjustments for Features-325-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,950$37,565$28,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,766$34,381$27,242
Adjustments for Features-294-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,472$34,086$27,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$614$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,900$5,900$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-294-2950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in171.9 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,252 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft321.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft349.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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