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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: $11,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,563

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $11,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,850 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $22,484 $32,489 $40,196
Luxury Package 1,600    
Sun and Sound Package 1,610    
Navigation system 1,800    
Cold Weather Package   650  
Package 201A   2,330  
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
3.5L V6     0
Luxury Package 1,400    
Sun and Sound Package 1,409    
Navigation system 1,575    
Cold Weather Package   619  
Package 201A   2,213  
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 5,010 5,610 1,695
Options (change) 4,384 5,330 1,610
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $29,555 $40,625 $44,780
Total Invoice $27,563 $38,814 $42,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,878
Model Year200820182018
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?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,555$40,625$44,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$37,095$37,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890
Total Invoice$27,563$38,814$42,801
Adjustments for Features0-3,373-6,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,563$35,441$36,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820182018
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
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
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
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
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
Heated mirrors $25$25
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$5,165$8,695$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,373-6,495

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelOutlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length182.7 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.6 ft381.7 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 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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%
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%

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