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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: $31,385

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT   
Difference: $13,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,009

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT   
Difference: $13,258

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Model Year2018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $25,995
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $25,129
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120  
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140  
Cargo Package       225
Protection Package       510
Exterior Package       515
Navigation Package       1,800
Obstacle detection, front       500
Remote start       650
Roof rack       295
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114  
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133  
Cargo Package       190
Protection Package       440
Exterior Package       455
Navigation Package       1,625
Obstacle detection, front       450
Remote start       575
Roof rack       250
Options (change) 2,185 2,185 490 4,495
Options (change) 2,076 2,076 466 3,985
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $45,270 $49,130 $55,425 $31,385
Total Invoice $43,267 $46,954 $52,973 $30,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,618
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGT
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$45,270$49,130$55,425$31,385
Adjustments for Features-4,855-6,280-11,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,415$42,850$43,430$31,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$3,015$0
Total Invoice$43,267$46,954$52,973$30,009
Adjustments for Features-4,640-6,002-11,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,627$40,952$41,509$30,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$2,882$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerOutlander Sport
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGT
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
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
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
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 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $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
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
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
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 $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$8,895$10,320$16,035$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$6,280$11,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,640-6,002-11,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerOutlander Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in171.5 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.0 in64.2 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
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT

Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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