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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: $30,915

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $11,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,845

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $12,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimXLTLimitedXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $23,850
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $22,484
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 201A 2,330    
Cold Weather Package 650    
AWD 2,150 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Luxury Package     1,600
Sun and Sound Package     1,610
4WD     1,360
Navigation system     1,800
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 201A 2,213    
Cold Weather Package 619    
AWD 2,053 2,054  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Luxury Package     1,400
Sun and Sound Package     1,409
4WD     1,282
Navigation system     1,575
Options (change) 7,760 3,845 6,370
Options (change) 7,383 3,664 5,666
Destination 995 995 695
Total Price $42,775 $46,930 $30,915
Total Invoice $40,867 $44,855 $28,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,349
Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimXLTLimitedXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6220hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$42,775$46,930$30,915
Adjustments for Features-3,845-7,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,930$39,820$30,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$0
Total Invoice$40,867$44,855$28,845
Adjustments for Features-3,673-6,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,194$38,059$28,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimXLTLimitedXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,860$14,125$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$7,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,673-6,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerOutlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length198.3 in182.7 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft372.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested185084%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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