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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: $39,265

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $10,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,304

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $8,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelOutlanderExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,962 $35,268
Cargo tray 145  
Touring Package 3,350  
Class III trailer hitch 435  
Cargo cover 150 135
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Interior ambient lighting 360  
Remote start 595  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,695  
Roof rack 295  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Roof rack crossbars   120
All-weather floor mats   75
Cargo tray 125  
Touring Package 2,982  
Class III trailer hitch 380  
Cargo cover 125 115
Obstacle detection, rear 315  
Interior ambient lighting 315  
Remote start 530  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,425  
Roof rack 250  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Roof rack crossbars   106
All-weather floor mats   64
Options (change) 7,375 10,990
Options (change) 6,447 9,466
Destination 895 825
Total Price $39,265 $49,670
Total Invoice $37,304 $45,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,490
Model Year20162012
ModelOutlanderExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,265$49,670
Adjustments for Features0-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,265$46,655
Total Invoice$37,304$45,559
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,304$42,794

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelOutlanderExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active front differential$500 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,590$11,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,765

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelOutlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.6 in
Length184.8 in197.1 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.4 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom28.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested227554%
Total Not Requested190046%

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