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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: $37,060

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,382

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $3,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,995
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,962
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Third-row seat 875 375  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55  
Remote start 385 385 595
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,695
Obstacle detection, rear 295   350
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation Package     1,800
Class III trailer hitch     435
Roof rack     295
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Third-row seat 744 319  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47  
Remote start 326 326 530
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,425
Obstacle detection, rear 251   315
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation Package     1,625
Class III trailer hitch     380
Roof rack     250
Options (change) 12,330 9,045 5,170
Options (change) 10,698 7,907 4,525
Destination 785 785 895
Total Price $42,360 $42,225 $37,060
Total Invoice $38,756 $38,870 $35,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,746
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8224hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$42,360$42,225$37,060
Adjustments for Features00-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,360$42,225$34,575
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0
Total Invoice$38,756$38,870$35,382
Adjustments for Features00-2,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,756$38,870$33,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year200820082016
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active front differential  $500
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,515$5,515$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,372

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerOutlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.1 in
Length193.4 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in39.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in28.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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