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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: $33,287

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,328

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,783

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,802 $27,992
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 395  
Touring Package 2,900  
Protection Package 405  
S-AWC 2,000  
Navigation system 2,295 1,000
All-weather floor mats 125 69
Obstacle detection, rear 395 363
Class II trailer hitch 395 468
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 350  
Touring Package 2,581  
Protection Package 345  
S-AWC 1,915  
Navigation system 2,050 888
All-weather floor mats 95 39
Obstacle detection, rear 335 272
Class II trailer hitch 335 351
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Cargo cover   108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 8,910 2,617
Options (change) 8,006 2,016
Destination 810 775
Total Price $35,615 $33,287
Total Invoice $33,618 $30,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,235
Model Year20122012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,615$33,287
Adjustments for Features-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,920$33,287
Total Invoice$33,618$30,783
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,018$30,783

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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 
Active front differential$500 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6000

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,847 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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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring 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
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested23067%
Total Not Requested11533%
S-AWC
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill start assist75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Active front differential500No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested92597%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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