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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: $35,910

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $9,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,708

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $8,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelOutlanderExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $37,855
Base Invoice $26,621 $35,268
Protection Package 405  
Touring Package 2,700  
Navigation Package 2,000  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,695  
Class II trailer hitch 395  
All-weather floor mats 125 75
Trailer Tow Package   570
Cargo cover   135
Navigation system   795
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Protection Package 345  
Touring Package 2,403  
Navigation Package 1,780  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,349  
Class II trailer hitch 320  
All-weather floor mats 95 64
Trailer Tow Package   484
Cargo cover   115
Navigation system   676
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 7,320 7,165
Options (change) 6,292 6,211
Destination 795 825
Total Price $35,910 $45,845
Total Invoice $33,708 $42,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,072
Model Year20112012
ModelOutlanderExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,910$45,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$43,110
Total Invoice$33,708$42,304
Adjustments for Features0-2,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,708$39,780

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelOutlanderExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active front differential$500 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,545$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,524

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,847 lb.4,731 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 GT

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested19055%
Total Not Requested15545%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested82598%
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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