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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: $36,775

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,133

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $7,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerOutlander
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $31,695
Base Invoice $35,268 $30,639
Blind spot warning system 595  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Power liftgate 495  
All-weather floor mats 75  
Cargo cover 135 150
Roof rack crossbars 120  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Class III trailer hitch   445
Cargo tray   145
Interior ambient lighting   360
Remote start   595
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,695
Obstacle detection, rear   455
Roof rack   295
Blind spot warning system 506  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Power liftgate 421  
All-weather floor mats 64  
Cargo cover 115 125
Roof rack crossbars 106  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Class III trailer hitch   389
Cargo tray   125
Interior ambient lighting   315
Remote start   530
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,425
Obstacle detection, rear   395
Roof rack   250
Options (change) 7,580 4,140
Options (change) 6,568 3,554
Destination 825 940
Total Price $46,260 $36,775
Total Invoice $42,661 $35,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,615
Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerOutlander
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6224hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$46,260$36,775
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,270$36,775
Total Invoice$42,661$35,133
Adjustments for Features-9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,748$35,133

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerOutlander
TrimLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active front differential $500
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
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 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,530$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerOutlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length197.1 in184.8 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in51.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in39.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in28.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
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%

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