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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: $27,590

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE   
Difference: $9,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,091

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE   
Difference: $7,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $21,995
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $21,066
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 125
Sunroof 850 850  
Premium Package     2,050
Cargo Package     215
Navigation Package     2,000
Obstacle detection, rear     395
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 95
Sunroof 723 723  
Premium Package     1,825
Cargo Package     180
Navigation Package     1,780
Obstacle detection, rear     335
Options (change) 4,425 2,920 4,785
Options (change) 3,762 2,483 4,215
Destination 815 815 810
Total Price $36,855 $39,285 $27,590
Total Invoice $33,896 $36,199 $26,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,416
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,855$39,285$27,590
Adjustments for Features-1,510-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,345$36,025$27,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,896$36,199$26,091
Adjustments for Features-1,389-3,0040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,507$33,195$26,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$688$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,765$8,515$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$3,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,389-3,0040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in169.1 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in64.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,033 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 in55.7 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested47536%
Total Not Requested85064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60022%
Total Not Requested210078%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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