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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: $36,540

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $4,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,398

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $2,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,621 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 2,800    
Class III trailer hitch 435    
Navigation Package 2,375    
Obstacle detection, rear 295 255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,695 1,295 1,295
Roof rack 295    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Sunroof   850 850
Audiophile Package   510  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Premium Package 2,492    
Class III trailer hitch 380    
Navigation Package 2,125    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,425 1,101 1,101
Roof rack 250    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Sunroof   723 723
Audiophile Package   433  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 7,895 9,945 9,435
Options (change) 6,927 8,591 8,158
Destination 850 645 645
Total Price $36,540 $40,790 $42,595
Total Invoice $34,398 $36,754 $38,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,804
Model Year201420062006
ModelOutlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimGTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 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$36,540$40,790$42,595
Adjustments for Features-2,6000-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$40,790$41,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$34,398$36,754$38,381
Adjustments for Features-2,4480-1,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,950$36,754$37,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$568

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420062006
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,800$5,200$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4480-1,059

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
ModelOutlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.7 in
Length183.3 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.4 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom28.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested140039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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 sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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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