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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: $32,691

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,360

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimXLS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,380 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,983 $27,992
Luxury Package 1,650  
Sun and Sound Package 1,610  
Protection Package 409  
Navigation Package 1,950  
4WD 1,400  
All-weather floor mats 129 69
Cargo cover 149 166
Class II trailer hitch 399 468
Navigation system   1,000
Rear bumper protector   78
Bodyside moldings   240
Luxury Package 1,400  
Sun and Sound Package 1,409  
Protection Package 329  
Navigation Package 1,706  
4WD 1,319  
All-weather floor mats 95 39
Cargo cover 109 108
Class II trailer hitch 320 351
Navigation system   888
Rear bumper protector   51
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 7,696 2,021
Options (change) 6,687 1,593
Destination 695 775
Total Price $32,771 $32,691
Total Invoice $30,365 $30,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $671
Model Year20092012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimXLS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
Drivetrain4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,771$32,691
Adjustments for Features-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,041$32,691
Total Invoice$30,365$30,360
Adjustments for Features-6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,689$30,360

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimXLS2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
4WD$1700 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$5,915$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6760

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,781 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 surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11561%
Total Not Requested7539%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80098%
Total Not Requested152%

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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