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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: $33,534

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,106

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,987

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $29,895
Base Invoice $27,256 $27,992
Premium Package 2,600  
Cargo tray 125  
Protection Package 490  
Navigation Package 2,375  
Interior ambient lighting 475  
Cargo cover 150 166
Obstacle detection, rear 295 363
Remote start 650 432
Class III trailer hitch 435  
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net   48
All-weather floor mats   69
Rear bumper protector   78
Bodyside moldings   240
Class II trailer hitch   468
Premium Package 2,314  
Cargo tray 105  
Protection Package 415  
Navigation Package 2,125  
Interior ambient lighting 415  
Cargo cover 125 108
Obstacle detection, rear 255 272
Remote start 575 324
Class III trailer hitch 380  
Navigation system   888
Cargo net   31
All-weather floor mats   39
Rear bumper protector   51
Bodyside moldings   156
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 7,595 2,864
Options (change) 6,709 2,220
Destination 850 775
Total Price $36,640 $33,534
Total Invoice $34,815 $30,987

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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: $226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,091
Model Year20152012
ModelOutlanderForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,640$33,534
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,760$33,534
Total Invoice$34,815$30,987
Adjustments for Features-2,7370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,078$30,987

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active front differential$500 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
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$7,625$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7370

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelOutlanderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.0 in
Length183.3 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240063%
Total Not Requested140037%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested11553%
Total Not Requested10047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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