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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,555

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,563

Mitsubishi Outlander XLS   
Difference: $2,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimXLS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,850 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,484 $27,992
Luxury Package 1,600  
Sun and Sound Package 1,610  
Navigation system 1,800 1,000
Luxury Package 1,400  
Sun and Sound Package 1,409  
Navigation system 1,575 888
Options (change) 5,010 1,000
Options (change) 4,384 888
Destination 695 775
Total Price $29,555 $31,670
Total Invoice $27,563 $29,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $552
Model Year20082012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimXLS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,555$31,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$30,025
Total Invoice$27,563$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,563$28,115

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimXLS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,540$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,540

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelOutlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length182.7 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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