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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: $29,555

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $9,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,563

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $8,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,850 $32,900 $38,100
Base Invoice $22,484 $30,679 $35,528
Luxury Package 1,600    
Sun and Sound Package 1,610    
Navigation system 1,800 795 795
Package 202A   2,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Luxury Package 1,400    
Sun and Sound Package 1,409    
Navigation system 1,575 694 694
Package 202A   2,181  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 5,010 4,890 2,390
Options (change) 4,384 4,267 2,086
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $29,555 $38,685 $41,385
Total Invoice $27,563 $35,841 $38,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,156
Model Year200820142014
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,555$38,685$41,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,290-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$36,395$37,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$935
Total Invoice$27,563$35,841$38,509
Adjustments for Features0-2,122-3,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,563$33,719$34,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,017

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820142014
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
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 capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,465$6,755$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,290$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,122-3,773

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
ModelOutlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length182.7 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.6 ft380.7 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 radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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