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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4 Prime 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 and the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

In comparing the Mitsubishi Outlander's and the Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4 Prime have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Outlander's and the Toyota RAV4 Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is a better car than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Pricing: A used 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander ranges from $23,500 to $33,989 while a used 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime is priced between $39,391 to $53,020. For a new model, the Mitsubishi Outlander's price is between $27,585 and $41,326, with the Toyota RAV4 Prime priced between $46,398 and $53,239.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mitsubishi Outlander loses 51.1 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 Prime loses 34.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Prime retains 16.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mitsubishi Outlander’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 Prime base engine makes 302 horsepower. The Outlander is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The RAV4 Prime is rated to deliver an average of 38 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. This gives the Toyota RAV4 Prime the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mitsubishi Outlander. The Outlander uses regular unleaded, and the RAV4 Prime uses electricity, regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4 Prime are comparable in regards to interior volume

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Outlander, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.26 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Toyota RAV4 Prime have the same Top Safety Pick award.

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Mitsubishi Outlander
Toyota RAV4 Prime

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

27585 - 41326

Starting MSRP:

28395

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

27882

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

23860 - 30300

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

46398 - 53239

Starting MSRP:

43690

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

35591

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

28220 - 43690

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

27709

Price Range:

23500 - 33989

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

28186

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

23350 - 32995

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

800

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

27457

# Good or Great Deals:

296

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

46616

Price Range:

39391 - 53020

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

34790

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

31128 - 46616

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

158

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

17895

# Good or Great Deals:

87

Mitsubishi Outlander Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.2 / 10

Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Outlander

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

10.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

8.6 - 14.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.176

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 Prime

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

10.0

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

6.5 - 13.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.5677384489696746

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.6 - 16.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.01778127307415

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

2.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

1.8 - 16.6

Mitsubishi Outlander Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 2

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

1 / 2

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

2 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 30

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

5 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

6 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

6 / 13

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

7 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

7 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

8 / 20

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

8 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

9 / 20

Best Small SUVs

9 / 19

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best Small SUVs for Towing

10 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

10 / 18

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

12 / 18

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

14 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

15 / 56

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

17 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs

18 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

18 / 19

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

20 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

20 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

20 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

22 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

24 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

26 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

27 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

32 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

33 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

36 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

37 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

48 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

55 / 67

Toyota RAV4 Prime Rankings

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Towing

1 / 14

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 14

Safest Hybrid SUVs

2 / 36

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

2 / 17

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

3 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 31

Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 14

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 31

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Towing

6 / 17

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

6 / 17

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 14

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 17

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

7 / 13

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

8 / 31

Best Off-road Hybrid Small SUVs

8 / 14

Best Off-road Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

10 / 17

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 36

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

11 / 14

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

13 / 36

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Tall People

13 / 14

Most Affordable Hybrid Small SUVs

13 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small SUVs

13 / 14

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

14 / 17

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

16 / 31

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 31

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People

16 / 17

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

16 / 17

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 36

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

20 / 32

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

20 / 28

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

21 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

25 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

28 / 36

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

30 / 31

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

30 / 31

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

34 / 36

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

35 / 36

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Mitsubishi Outlander Trim Levels

ES, Ralliart, SE, SE Black Edition, SEL, SEL Black Edition, SEL Platinum Edition

Toyota RAV4 Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.26 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 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:

302 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.071 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:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


40 / 36 / 38

Range (city/hwy):

622 / 564 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

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:

10.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

64.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

33.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

69.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3593 lbs

Width:

84.4 inches

Height:

68.7 inches

Length:

185.4 inches

Wheelbase:

106.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4235 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

225/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Diamond / Labrador Black Pearl

Red

Red Diamond

Silver

Alloy Silver Metallic

White

White Diamond

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

White

Ice Cap

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Black

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