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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,255

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $7,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,277

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $6,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,650 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $22,294 $27,518 $29,578
Luxury Package 1,600    
Sun and Sound Package 1,580    
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
Third-row seat   845 845
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Audiophile Package   510  
Luxury Package 1,400    
Sun and Sound Package 1,383    
Navigation system 1,575 1,696 1,696
Third-row seat   718 718
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 4,980 5,960 5,450
Options (change) 4,358 5,114 4,681
Destination 625 645 645
Total Price $29,255 $36,805 $38,610
Total Invoice $27,277 $33,277 $34,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,573
Model Year200720062006
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$29,255$36,805$38,610
Adjustments for Features-6150-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,640$36,805$37,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$27,277$33,277$34,904
Adjustments for Features-5730-1,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,704$33,277$33,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720062006
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,740$3,125$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5730-1,062

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072006
ModelOutlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length182.7 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

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 headlights500No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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