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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: $36,530

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $4,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,363

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $2,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,895 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $24,802 $27,518 $29,578
Touring Package 2,900    
Class II trailer hitch 395    
S-AWC 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 395 255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,695 1,295 1,295
Bodyside moldings 145    
Navigation system 2,295 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  
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Touring Package 2,581    
Class II trailer hitch 335    
S-AWC 1,915    
Obstacle detection, rear 335 217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,425 1,101 1,101
Bodyside moldings 110    
Navigation system 2,050 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  
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 9,825 9,735 9,225
Options (change) 8,751 8,412 7,979
Destination 810 645 645
Total Price $36,530 $40,580 $42,385
Total Invoice $34,363 $36,575 $38,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,037
Model Year201220062006
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$36,530$40,580$42,385
Adjustments for Features-1,9400-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,590$40,580$41,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$34,363$36,575$38,202
Adjustments for Features-1,8250-1,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,538$36,575$37,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$568

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active front differential$500  
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $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
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,915$4,975$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8250-1,059

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,847 lb.4,706 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 GT

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205073%
Total Not Requested75027%
S-AWC
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill start assist75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Active front differential500No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested92597%

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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