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Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander a good car?

Yes.

5 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Outlander +23%-49%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 157 SUVs (2023). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes3 of 4 parts
First carYes5 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$103 vs $111 a month
SeniorsYes3 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes8.4 in, top 34%
Worth the moneyNo23% above predicted
Good buyNo1 beat it on all four

Is the Outlander a good family car?

Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats7 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom39.9 inMedian 38.3 in168Yes
Rear headroom39.1 inMedian 38.7 in169Yes
Cargo behind the last row11.7 cu ftMedian 24.7 cu ft174No

Is the Outlander a good first car?

Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$27,895Median $44,813180Yes
Horsepower181 hp169 hp to 355 hp180Yes
Length185.4 inMedian 188.4 in171Yes
Turning circle36.1 ftMedian 38.4 ft167Yes
Fuel cost per mile11.9 centsMedian 12.8 cents177Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Outlander a good commuter car?

Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$103
Median of 177 SUVs
$111
Highway mpg
31 mpg, top 21% of 154

Is the Outlander a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height8.3 in clearance, 68.7 in tall7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall156Yes
Front headroom40.6 inMedian 39.9 in170Yes
Turning circle36.1 ftMedian 38.4 ft167Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Outlander a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 8.4 in clearance. Top 34% of 166 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
SE Special Edition S-AWC AWD, 8.4 in
Cohort
166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Outlander worth the money?

No. Priced 23% above cars like it.

Price, PHEV ES 4WD
$28,270
Predicted price
$22,929
Gap
+$5,341 (+23%)
Model error
15% median, 311 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Outlander a good buy?

No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.

Rivals that cost less and beat the Outlander on all four
CarPriceFuel cost per mileMax cargoPower
Outlander ES 2WD$27,89511.9 cents79.7 cu ft181 hp
Hyundai Tucson SE FWD$26,90011.4 cents80.3 cu ft187 hp

Compared with 1,161 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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