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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: $32,614

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,092

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterOutlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $26,595
Base Invoice $26,409 $25,472
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
All-weather floor mats 69 125
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo cover 166  
Class II trailer hitch 468 395
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo net 46  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
S-AWC   2,000
Touring Package   2,500
Protection Package   440
Navigation Package   2,000
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
All-weather floor mats 39 95
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo cover 108  
Class II trailer hitch 351 335
Navigation system 1,650  
Cargo net 30  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
S-AWC   1,916
Touring Package   2,225
Protection Package   375
Navigation Package   1,780
Options (change) 3,724 7,460
Options (change) 2,988 6,726
Destination 695 825
Total Price $32,614 $34,880
Total Invoice $30,092 $33,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Outlander GT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $413
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterOutlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4230hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,614$34,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,614$32,220
Total Invoice$30,092$33,023
Adjustments for Features0-2,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,092$30,505

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterOutlander
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,095$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,518

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterOutlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in105.1 in
Length179.5 in182.7 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.536.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft372.6 ft3

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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%
S-AWC
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill start assist75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Active front differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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