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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: $29,135

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE   
Difference: $12,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,406

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE   
Difference: $10,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $21,995
Base Invoice $35,268 $21,066
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Cargo cover 135  
Navigation system 795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo Package   215
Protection Package   405
Exterior Sport Package   995
Navigation Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,050
Bodyside moldings   145
Obstacle detection, rear   395
All-weather floor mats 64 95
Cargo cover 115  
Navigation system 676  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo Package   180
Protection Package   345
Exterior Sport Package   860
Navigation Package   1,780
Premium Package   1,825
Bodyside moldings   110
Obstacle detection, rear   335
Options (change) 2,600 6,330
Options (change) 2,211 5,530
Destination 825 810
Total Price $41,280 $29,135
Total Invoice $38,304 $27,406

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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: $7,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,945
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$41,280$29,135
Adjustments for Features-4,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$29,135
Total Invoice$38,304$27,406
Adjustments for Features-3,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,351$27,406

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,005$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in169.1 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in64.2 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft321.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft321.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft349.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested10047%
Total Not Requested11553%
Exterior Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested55020%

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