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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: $31,345

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE   
Difference: $10,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,447

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE   
Difference: $8,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $22,595
Base Invoice $35,268 $21,641
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 75  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
Cargo Package   225
Protection Package   295
Exterior Package   600
Touring Package   4,900
Bodyside moldings   145
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Wheel-lip moldings   495
Remote start   650
Roof rack   295
Navigation system 676  
All-weather floor mats 64  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
Cargo Package   190
Protection Package   250
Exterior Package   530
Touring Package   4,361
Bodyside moldings   120
Obstacle detection, rear   255
Wheel-lip moldings   425
Remote start   575
Roof rack   250
Options (change) 2,720 7,900
Options (change) 2,317 6,956
Destination 825 850
Total Price $41,400 $31,345
Total Invoice $38,410 $29,447

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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: $7,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,945
Model Year20122014
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$41,400$31,345
Adjustments for Features-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,225$31,345
Total Invoice$38,410$29,447
Adjustments for Features-2,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,392$29,447

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20122014
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 
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
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar 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$4,855$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20122014
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
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE

Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested400092%
Total Not Requested3508%

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