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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: $30,890

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE   
Difference: $12,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,120

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE   
Difference: $10,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $23,495
Base Invoice $35,268 $22,504
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 301A 2,250  
Cargo Package   225
Protection Package   385
Navigation Package   2,295
Premium Package   1,950
Bodyside moldings   145
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Leather seating surfaces   950
All-weather floor mats 64 95
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Package 301A 1,913  
Cargo Package   190
Protection Package   325
Navigation Package   2,050
Premium Package   1,735
Bodyside moldings   120
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Leather seating surfaces   846
Options (change) 4,650 6,570
Options (change) 3,954 5,791
Destination 825 825
Total Price $43,330 $30,890
Total Invoice $40,047 $29,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,498
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedLE
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$43,330$30,890
Adjustments for Features-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,620$30,890
Total Invoice$40,047$29,120
Adjustments for Features-3,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,618$29,120

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedLE
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 liftgate$350 
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 (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20122013
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.3,022 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport LE

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%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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