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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: $28,950

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL   
Difference: $7,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,857

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL   
Difference: $5,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,495
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $23,679
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Cargo cover 90 90 190
All-weather floor mats 55 55 195
Obstacle detection, rear 295   420
Remote start 385 385 545
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110 160
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Floor mats     135
4WD     1,500
Roof rack     315
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Cargo cover 77 77 169
All-weather floor mats 47 47 175
Obstacle detection, rear 251   375
Remote start 326 326 485
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73 140
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Floor mats     120
4WD     1,450
Roof rack     269
Options (change) 6,200 5,215 3,460
Options (change) 5,467 4,631 3,183
Destination 785 785 995
Total Price $36,230 $38,395 $28,950
Total Invoice $33,525 $35,594 $27,857

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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: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,726
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8168hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$36,230$38,395$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,230$36,920$27,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0
Total Invoice$33,525$35,594$27,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,367-1,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,525$34,227$26,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$702$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $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
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
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
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,440$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,367-1,058

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20082018
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
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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