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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: $30,530

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $463

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,658

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,802 $26,116
Touring Package 2,900  
Protection Package 405  
All-weather floor mats 125 55
Class II trailer hitch 395 299
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
Touring Package 2,581  
Protection Package 345  
All-weather floor mats 95 33
Class II trailer hitch 335 195
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   47
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 3,825 2,453
Options (change) 3,356 1,897
Destination 810 645
Total Price $30,530 $30,993
Total Invoice $28,968 $28,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,508
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $682
Model Year20122008
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,530$30,993
Adjustments for Features-1,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,485$30,993
Total Invoice$28,968$28,658
Adjustments for Features-9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,976$28,658

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,165$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9920

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelOutlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in99.4 in
Length182.7 in176.6 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,637 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		36.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.6 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

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 camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested23067%
Total Not Requested11533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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