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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: $32,385

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL   
Difference: $10,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,906

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL   
Difference: $8,648

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Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $24,495
Base Invoice $35,268 $23,679
Cargo cover 135 190
All-weather floor mats 75 195
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 120  
AWD 2,000  
Cargo Package   135
Protection Package   495
Touring Package   2,000
Bodyside moldings   215
Floor mats   135
Rear spoiler   310
Obstacle detection, rear   420
Interior ambient lighting   440
Remote start   545
4WD   1,500
Roof rack   315
Cargo cover 115 169
All-weather floor mats 64 175
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Roof rack crossbars 106  
AWD 1,820  
Cargo Package   120
Protection Package   445
Touring Package   1,780
Bodyside moldings   185
Floor mats   120
Rear spoiler   270
Obstacle detection, rear   375
Interior ambient lighting   389
Remote start   485
4WD   1,450
Roof rack   269
Options (change) 3,925 6,895
Options (change) 3,461 6,232
Destination 825 995
Total Price $42,605 $32,385
Total Invoice $39,554 $30,906

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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: $8,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,478
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$42,605$32,385
Adjustments for Features-1,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,345$32,385
Total Invoice$39,554$30,906
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,384$30,906

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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$7,280$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1700

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in171.9 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,252 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 in55.5 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 SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested145047%
Total Not Requested165053%

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