Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $40,995
For the second year in a row, the Mitsubishi Outlander has claimed the 5-Year Cost to Own Award in its class. Simply put, if you’re looking for a midsize 3-row crossover SUV that is enviably inexpensive to own and operate, the Outlander deserves your attention.
The Outlander’s winning formula begins with its purchase price. Starting at $25,890 (including the $1,095 destination charge), Mitsubishi’s 3-row crossover undercuts competitors by thousands of dollars. That makes it literally a lot of metal for the money. And with standard seating for seven, the Outlander can’t help but appeal to budget-oriented families who want a new, safe SUV.
Skip the base ES for the SE that is only $1,200 more and you’ll get important active safety features like forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam control. That more recommendable model also includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an 8-inch touchscreen display. Also available are blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
Most Outlander models make do with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that while not all that powerful, is rated at 30 mpg on the highway. Also available is an ultra-efficient plug-in hybrid model that can travel over 20 miles on electricity alone before the engine kicks in. And if you spring for the top-line Outlander GT, you’ll get Mitsubishi’s more rewarding V6 engine and standard all-wheel drive.
Another appealing aspect of the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander is its warranty. It includes 5 years/60,000 miles bumper to bumper and an even more impressive 10-year/100,000-mile coverage for the powertrain, inspiring confidence over the years.
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Build and price your own 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander to see this week’s Fair Purchase Price, 5-Year Cost to Own and more, or check out the Outlanders for sale today at dealers near you.
You can also see more SUVs or check out the full list of this year’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards winners.
2nd Place: 2020 Kia Sorento
Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $43,278
The Kia Sorento blends handsome design, room for seven, standard tech such as Apple CarPlay and an amazing warranty, all at an appealing cost. Learn more about the Sorento or find one for sale near you
3rd Place: 2020 Honda Pilot
Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $47,115
In addition to its venerable history of reliability and resale value, the Honda Pilot appeals with a standard suite of active safety and driver-assist features. Learn more about the Sorento or find one for sale near you
