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Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,652

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,472

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterOutlander
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $26,595
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,472
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 395
Cargo net 46 46  
Rear bumper protector 72 72  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Touring Package     2,500
Protection Package     440
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 95
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 335
Cargo net 30 30  
Rear bumper protector 47 47  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Touring Package     2,225
Protection Package     375
Options (change) 1,312 1,453 3,460
Options (change) 897 988 3,030
Destination 645 645 825
Total Price $28,652 $29,993 $30,880
Total Invoice $26,472 $27,749 $29,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $448
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,146
Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterOutlander
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4230hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,652$29,993$30,880
Adjustments for Features-7400-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,912$29,993$28,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0
Total Invoice$26,472$27,749$29,327
Adjustments for Features-6840-2,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,788$27,749$26,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,961$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterOutlander
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,285$4,545$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-6840-2,393

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterOutlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in182.7 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,396 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.036.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft372.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
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
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185077%
Total Not Requested55023%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested23067%
Total Not Requested11533%

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