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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: $36,905

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,698

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $3,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $25,895
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,802
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125
Obstacle detection, rear 295   395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,695
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,295
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
FUSE Hands-Free Link System     395
S-AWC     2,000
Touring Package     2,900
Class II trailer hitch     395
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 95
Obstacle detection, rear 251   335
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,425
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,050
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
FUSE Hands-Free Link System     350
S-AWC     1,915
Touring Package     2,581
Class II trailer hitch     335
Options (change) 11,830 8,545 10,200
Options (change) 10,275 7,484 9,086
Destination 785 785 810
Total Price $41,860 $41,725 $36,905
Total Invoice $38,333 $38,447 $34,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,481
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8230hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$41,860$41,725$36,905
Adjustments for Features00-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,860$41,725$36,005
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0
Total Invoice$38,333$38,447$34,698
Adjustments for Features00-846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,333$38,447$33,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active front differential  $500
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,715$5,715$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments00-846

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20082012
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.3,847 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested42533%
Total Not Requested85067%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
S-AWC
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill start assist75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Active front differential500No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested92597%
Touring 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
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested55020%

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