Mitsubishi Outlander SE vs. SEL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander SE and Mitsubishi Outlander SEL contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mitsubishi Outlander SE and the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL.
When we compare the Mitsubishi Outlander SE's and the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Outlander SE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mitsubishi Outlander SE and Mitsubishi Outlander SEL have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander SE's and the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Outlander SE is a better car than the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL.
Pricing: A used 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander SE ranges from $27,990 to $38,191 while a used 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL is priced between $30,922 to $42,106. For a new model, the Mitsubishi Outlander SE's price is between $30,030 and $38,465, with the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL priced between $33,496 and $42,717.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Mitsubishi Outlander SE and the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL both lose 45.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander is 8.1 out of 10. Mitsubishi Outlander is ranked 12 out of 19 Best Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Mitsubishi Outlander is ranked 22 and the Mitsubishi Outlander is ranked 22 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Mitsubishi Outlander is also ranked 31 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs while the Mitsubishi Outlander is ranked 31 out of 67 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mitsubishi Outlander is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Mitsubishi Outlander SE and the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL makes 181 horsepower. Both the SE and the SEL are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Mitsubishi Outlander has an average safety rating of 4.41 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. The Mitsubishi Outlander has a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$30,030 - $38,465
Starting MSRP:
$31,445
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$27,871
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,860 - $30,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$33,496 - $42,717
Starting MSRP:
$34,945
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$27,871
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,860 - $30,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,542
Price Range:
$27,990 - $38,191
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$33,244
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$29,649 - $36,546
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,369
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
612
# Good or Great Deals:
48
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,441
Price Range:
$30,922 - $42,106
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$33,244
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$29,649 - $36,546
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,285
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
311
# Good or Great Deals:
17
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$14,666
Depreciation %:
46.6%
Resale Value $:
$16,779
Residual Value %:
53.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
42%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
29.1% - 47.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,298
Depreciation %:
46.6%
Resale Value $:
$18,647
Residual Value %:
53.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
42%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
29.1% - 47.3%
Mitsubishi Outlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
Mitsubishi Outlander Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander SE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
24.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander SEL
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
24.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 18.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 18.3
Mitsubishi Outlander Rankings
Ranking
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48 out of / 67Mitsubishi Outlander Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 39Ranking
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5 out of / 19Ranking
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16 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
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20 out of / 67Ranking
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48 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Mitsubishi Outlander Trim Levels
ES, SE Black Edition, SEL, SEL Black Edition, SEL Platinum Edition
Other Mitsubishi Outlander Trim Levels
ES, SE, SE Black Edition, SEL Black Edition, SEL Platinum Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.41 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.41 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
11.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
11.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3637 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
68.8 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3681 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
68.8 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P255/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P255/45R20
