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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: $37,310

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $9,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,043

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $9,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $25,895
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $24,802
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 202A 4,100    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 125
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100  
AWD 2,150 2,150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
FUSE Hands-Free Link System     395
Protection Package     405
S-AWC     2,000
Touring Package     2,900
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,695
Navigation system     2,295
Class II trailer hitch     395
Obstacle detection, rear     395
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 202A 3,895    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 95
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95  
AWD 2,053 2,054  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
FUSE Hands-Free Link System     350
Protection Package     345
S-AWC     1,915
Touring Package     2,581
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,425
Navigation system     2,050
Class II trailer hitch     335
Obstacle detection, rear     335
Options (change) 11,795 6,760 10,605
Options (change) 11,216 6,434 9,431
Destination 995 995 810
Total Price $46,810 $49,845 $37,310
Total Invoice $44,700 $47,625 $35,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,730
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6230hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$46,810$49,845$37,310
Adjustments for Features-3,065-5,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,745$44,415$37,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$44,700$47,625$35,043
Adjustments for Features-2,927-5,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,773$42,437$35,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$664$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerOutlander
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$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 
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 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active front differential  $500
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $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 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 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,970$14,335$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$5,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,927-5,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20182012
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.3,847 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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160045%
Total Not Requested195055%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

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%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested23067%
Total Not Requested11533%
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 camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245088%
Total Not Requested35012%

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