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Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Price Comparison

Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Outlander Price Comparison:
Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Outlander Price Comparison:

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For the Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Forester vs. Outlander Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Forester and Outlander will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium's price is $325 lower than the Mitsubishi Outlander XLS's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Forester vs. Outlander Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium, the Mitsubishi Outlander XLS includes additional features worth $4005. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $4005 adjustment for the Mitsubishi Outlander XLS's additional features, the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium is $325 less than the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 413
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterOutlander
Trim2.5 X PremiumXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4230hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers80, 4650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price26,49130,821
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price26,49126,816
Total Invoice24,52228,659
Adjustments for Features0-3,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice24,52224,935

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
Difference: 4,330
Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
Difference: 4,137
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterOutlander
Trim2.5 X PremiumXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price23,29524,380
Base Invoice21,96022,983
All Weather Package500 
Rear spoiler368 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)100 
All-weather floor mats69129
Cargo cover166149
Class II trailer hitch468399
Bodyside moldings240 
Rear bumper protector78 
Satellite radio432 
Protection Package 409
Sun and Sound Package 1,610
Luxury Package 1,650
4WD 1,400
All Weather Package 0
Rear spoiler 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0
All-weather floor mats 95
Cargo cover 109
Class II trailer hitch 320
Bodyside moldings 0
Rear bumper protector 0
Satellite radio 0
Protection Package 329
Sun and Sound Package 1,409
Luxury Package 1,400
4WD 1,319
Total options2,4215,746
Total options1,7874,981
Destination775695
Total Price26,49130,821
Total Invoice24,52228,659

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While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

 

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterOutlander
Trim2.5 X PremiumXLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$100 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$150 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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
Powertrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,995$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,724

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,250 lb.3,781 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
2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
XLS

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mud guards75No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested11561%
Total Not Requested7539%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450No
Heated300Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested115064%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Forester

Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price very good for AWD.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Incentive financing and rebates
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mitsubishi Outlander

Price of the Mitsubishi Outlander: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 One of the best values. Affordable price for the features available
2010 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Great value for what you get.
2009 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD		 In Canada, the pricing is considerably ($2-3K) lower than that of the Outlander`s primary rivals. Lots of standard features thrown in.
2007 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Incredible package for the money. Great performance, handling, room, comfort.
2007 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Good price for what you get

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