Is the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander a good car?
Yes.
6 of 7checks
- Good buy: 3 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.4 in, top 34% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 2% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Outlander a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.9 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 10.9 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | No |
Is the Outlander a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,395 | Median $47,450 | 187 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | Yes |
| Length | 185.4 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | Yes |
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 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 21% of 155
Is the Outlander a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.3 in clearance, 68.7 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
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 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- SE S-AWC AWD, 8.4 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Outlander worth the money?
Yes. Priced 2% below cars like it.
- Price, PHEV ES AWD
- $29,020
- Predicted price
- $29,644
- Gap
- -$624 (-2%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Outlander a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander ES FWD | $28,395 | 11.9 cents | 64.3 cu ft | 181 hp |
| Subaru Forester AWD | $27,095 | 11.0 cents | 74.2 cu ft | 182 hp |
| Kia Sportage LX FWD | $27,190 | 11.4 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Hyundai Tucson SE FWD | $27,500 | 11.4 cents | 80.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
Compared with 1,138 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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