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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: $37,275

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $8,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,998

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $7,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerOutlander
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $25,895
Base Invoice $34,952 $24,802
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Cargo cover 135 225
Navigation system 795 2,295
AWD 2,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
FUSE Hands-Free Link System   395
S-AWC   2,000
Touring Package   2,900
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,695
Class II trailer hitch   395
Bodyside moldings   145
Obstacle detection, rear   395
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 95
Cargo cover 115 190
Navigation system 676 2,050
AWD 1,820  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
FUSE Hands-Free Link System   350
S-AWC   1,915
Touring Package   2,581
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,425
Class II trailer hitch   335
Bodyside moldings   110
Obstacle detection, rear   335
Options (change) 7,265 10,570
Options (change) 6,313 9,386
Destination 825 810
Total Price $45,625 $37,275
Total Invoice $42,090 $34,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,924
Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerOutlander
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6230hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$45,625$37,275
Adjustments for Features-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$37,275
Total Invoice$42,090$34,998
Adjustments for Features-2,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,922$34,998

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerOutlander
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active front differential $500
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,855$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerOutlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in182.7 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in49.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in39.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft372.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245088%
Total Not Requested35012%

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