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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: $36,775

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,133

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $7,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelOutlanderExplorer
TrimGTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,695 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,639 $35,268
Cargo tray 145  
Class III trailer hitch 445  
Cargo cover 150 135
Obstacle detection, rear 455  
Remote start 595  
Interior ambient lighting 360  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,695  
Roof rack 295  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Blind spot warning system   595
All-weather floor mats   75
Roof rack crossbars   120
Power liftgate   495
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Cargo tray 125  
Class III trailer hitch 389  
Cargo cover 125 115
Obstacle detection, rear 395  
Remote start 530  
Interior ambient lighting 315  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,425  
Roof rack 250  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Blind spot warning system   506
All-weather floor mats   64
Roof rack crossbars   106
Power liftgate   421
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 4,140 7,580
Options (change) 3,554 6,568
Destination 940 825
Total Price $36,775 $46,260
Total Invoice $35,133 $42,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,615
Model Year20172012
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$36,775$46,260
Adjustments for Features0-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,775$45,270
Total Invoice$35,133$42,661
Adjustments for Features0-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,133$41,748

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,540$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,626 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%

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