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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: $15,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,456

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SEL   
Difference: $15,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $24,495
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $23,679
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295    
Cargo cover 130 130 130 190
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 195
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140  
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
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230    
Cargo cover 124 124 124 169
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 175
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133  
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) 3,480 3,480 490 5,395
Options (change) 3,306 3,306 466 4,782
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,565 $50,425 $55,425 $30,885
Total Invoice $44,497 $48,184 $52,973 $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: $9,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,102
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$46,565$50,425$55,425$30,885
Adjustments for Features-6,215-7,640-11,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,350$42,785$43,745$30,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$3,395$0
Total Invoice$44,497$48,184$52,973$29,456
Adjustments for Features-5,939-7,300-11,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,558$40,884$41,810$29,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$3,252$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Cargo tray   $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $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 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,070$11,495$15,535$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,215$7,640$11,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,939-7,300-11,1630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in171.9 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft349.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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 net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
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 headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested250081%
Total Not Requested60019%

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