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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: $33,066

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $11,264

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,395

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $10,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,380 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $22,983 $35,622 $40,191
Protection Package 409    
Luxury Package 1,650    
Sun and Sound Package 1,610    
Navigation Package 1,950    
Class II trailer hitch 399    
All-weather floor mats 129 75 75
Cargo cover 149 130 130
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,695    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Navigation system   795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Protection Package 329    
Luxury Package 1,400    
Sun and Sound Package 1,409    
Navigation Package 1,706    
Class II trailer hitch 320    
All-weather floor mats 95 66 66
Cargo cover 109 114 114
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,349    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Rear bumper protector   66 66
Navigation system   694 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Options (change) 7,991 5,235 5,235
Options (change) 6,717 4,570 4,570
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $33,066 $44,330 $49,230
Total Invoice $30,395 $41,087 $45,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,096
Model Year200920152015
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,066$44,330$49,230
Adjustments for Features0-3,880-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,066$40,450$44,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725
Total Invoice$30,395$41,087$45,656
Adjustments for Features0-3,596-4,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,395$37,491$40,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,477

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920152015
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$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
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$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$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
Fog lights $125$125
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$100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,465$10,345$11,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,880$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,596-4,688

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,396 lb.4,535 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

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11561%
Total Not Requested7539%
Luxury 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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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