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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,828

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $6,497

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,200

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $5,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,380
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $22,983
Third-row seat 845 845  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,695
Audiophile Package 510    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,999
Sunroof 850 850  
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225  
Sun and Sound Package     1,610
Luxury Package     1,650
Class II trailer hitch     399
4WD     1,400
Third-row seat 718 718  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,349
Audiophile Package 433    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,725
Sunroof 723 723  
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980  
Sun and Sound Package     1,409
Luxury Package     1,400
Class II trailer hitch     320
4WD     1,319
Options (change) 9,480 8,970 8,753
Options (change) 8,195 7,762 7,522
Destination 645 645 695
Total Price $40,325 $42,130 $33,828
Total Invoice $36,358 $37,985 $31,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,817
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8220hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$40,325$42,130$33,828
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,325$40,955$33,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$36,358$37,985$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,059-659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,358$36,926$30,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$568$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,075$6,250$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,059-659

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerOutlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in182.7 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft372.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
AC power outlet100No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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