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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: $35,615

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $2,554

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,618

Mitsubishi Outlander GT   
Difference: $1,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,895 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,802 $33,675
Touring Package 2,900  
S-AWC 2,000  
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 395  
Protection Package 405  
Navigation system 2,295  
All-weather floor mats 125 81
Class II trailer hitch 395 619
Obstacle detection, rear 395  
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Touring Package 2,581  
S-AWC 1,915  
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 350  
Protection Package 345  
Navigation system 2,050  
All-weather floor mats 95 52
Class II trailer hitch 335 464
Obstacle detection, rear 335  
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Options (change) 8,910 1,164
Options (change) 8,006 815
Destination 810 915
Total Price $35,615 $38,169
Total Invoice $33,618 $35,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,339
Model Year20122018
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,615$38,169
Adjustments for Features0-3,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,615$34,799
Total Invoice$33,618$35,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,618$32,279

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,005$10,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,126

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelOutlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length182.7 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.6 ft374.7 ft3

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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 camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245088%
Total Not Requested35012%
S-AWC
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill start assist75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Active front differential500No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested92597%
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%
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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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