2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: real cost in California
See the Outlander PHEV on Mitsubishi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, ES · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$43,245the advertised price
Drive away$49,127with fees and tax
Loan payment$752/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,385/moeverything, after resale
$49,127 to drive away + $65,655 to run it for 6 years − $15,059 back at resale = $99,724, or $1,385 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$49,127
Running it, 6 yrs+$65,655
Back at resale−$15,059
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$43,245Feesfreight $1,745 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,830Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,052Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,551Fuel and charging13,500 mi a year at 27 MPG
+$12,942Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,335Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,040Maintenanceestimate
+$9,769Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,018Resale after 6 years35% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,059True cost $99,724 ÷ 72 months$1,385 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV185.8 in long
Seats7
Cargo30.8 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance7.8–7.9 in
Engine and fuel
Engine297 hp plug-in hybrid, AWD
0–60 mph5.9–6.0 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy27 MPG · 73 MPGeEPA combined
TowingUp to 1,500 lb
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 10 yrs · battery 10 yrs
Resale at 6 years35% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 297 hp, 27 MPG, 7 seats.| ES | $43,245 | $49,127 | $99,724 | ✓ $1,385/mo | — No | — No | — No |
| SE | $45,445 | $51,525 | $102,792 | $1,428/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SEL | $48,945 | $55,340 | $107,383 | $1,491/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Black Edition | $53,695 | $60,517 | $113,508 | $1,577/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
ES
✓ $1,385/mo
True cost
SE
$1,428/mo
True cost
SEL
$1,491/mo
True cost
Black Edition
$1,577/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
ES$43,245
SE$45,445
SEL$48,945
Black Edition$53,695
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ from SE
Lane centering
✓ from SE
360° camera
✓ from SE
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from SEL
Heated steering wheel
✓ from SE
Heated rear seats
✓ from SEL
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ from Black Edition
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ from SE
Wireless phone charging
✓ from SE
Power driver's seat
✓ from SE
Memory seat
✓ from SEL
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ from Black Edition
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ from SEL
Panoramic roof
✓ from SEL
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingPremium sound systemTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the ES (76 items)
- 11 Airbags
- 12.3" Full Digital Driver Display
- 12.3" Smartphone-link Display Audio with Navigation
- 12V Power Outlets
- 18-inch Alloy Wheels
- 40:20:40 Split Type 2nd Row Seat With Folding Function
- 7 Passenger Seating
- AM/FM Radio
- Active Stability Control (ASC)
- Adjustable Front Seat Shoulder Belt Anchors
- Advanced Dual-Stage Front Airbags
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Anti-Theft Engine Immobilizer
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Automatic Headlights
- Automatic High Beam (AHB)
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW) w/ Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Body-Color Rear Spoiler with LED Stop Light
- Body-Colored Front and Rear Bumpers
- Body-Colored Side Mirrors With LED Turn Indicators
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks
- Cruise Control
- Drive Mode Selector (Normal, Power, Eco, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud)
- Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
- Driver and Passenger SRS Knee Airbags
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium (8 speakers)
- ES Badge
- Electronic Parking Brake With Auto Hold
- Fabric Seating Surfaces
- Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with Pedestrian Detection
- Front 2x USB-C
- Front Seat-Mounted SRS Center Airbag
- Front Variable Intermittent Wipers With Integrated Washers
- Front Wiper De-Icer
- Grille Shutter
- Headlight Washers
- Heated Front Seats
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) for 2nd Row
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED Interior Light
- LED Low and High Beam Headlights
- LED Tail Lights
- Micron Air Filtration
- Mitsubishi Connect with 5-year Safeguard trial and 1-year Remote Services trial (mobile app enrollment required)
- P235/60 R18 all-season tires
- PHEV Badges
- Power Lumbar Support for Driver Seat
- Push Button Start
- Rear Automatic Emergency Braking (Rear AEB)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Rear Intermittent Wiper
- Rear Outer-Board Seat-Mounted SRS Side Airbags
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Rear Seat Air Vents
- Rear Seat Alert
- Rearview Camera
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Seatbelt Reminder For All Seating Positions
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Side Curtain SRS Airbags
- SiriusXM Traffic & Travel Link with 90-day Trial Subscription
- SiriusXM with 360L including 90-day Trial Subscription
- Steering Wheel Audio And Phone Controls
- Steering Wheel Voice Recognition Control
- Three-Point Seatbelts with Pretensioner For Driver, Passenger, Outer Sides of 2nd Row Seat
- Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) With Tire Fill Notification
- Tire Repair Kit
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Google Android Auto
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Outlander PHEV models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Back over prevention2025, 2026 · 67,146 vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles.Recall 26V549000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2024, 2025 · 198,940 vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles.Recall 25V369000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Outlander PHEV in California?
- $49,127 to drive away for the ES, from a $43,245 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $752 loan payment, about $1,381 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,385 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 1,500 lb for every trim.
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US prices in US dollars from Mitsubishi's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.