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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: $30,885

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL   
Difference: $14,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,456

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL   
Difference: $12,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $24,495
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $23,679
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150  
Package 301A 2,600    
Cargo cover 130 130 190
All-weather floor mats 75 75 195
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Cargo tray 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Package 401A   4,300  
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
Roof rack     315
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,004  
Package 301A 2,269    
Cargo cover 114 114 169
All-weather floor mats 66 66 175
Rear bumper protector 66 66  
Cargo tray 87 87  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Roof rack crossbars 122 122  
Package 401A   3,752  
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
Roof rack     269
Options (change) 5,865 7,565 5,395
Options (change) 5,120 6,603 4,782
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $44,960 $51,560 $30,885
Total Invoice $41,637 $47,689 $29,456

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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: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,532
Model Year201520152018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$44,960$51,560$30,885
Adjustments for Features-3,940-6,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,020$45,420$30,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$41,637$47,689$29,456
Adjustments for Features-3,649-5,6790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,988$42,010$29,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,022$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year201520152018
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,080$10,280$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$6,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,649-5,6790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,535 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 in55.5 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2125100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested55017%
Total Not Requested260083%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested210068%
Total Not Requested100032%

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