2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: real cost in California

Cheapest trim, 2.0 S · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$23,995the advertised price
Drive away$28,147with fees and tax
Loan payment$395/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,055/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and tax $28,147Insurance $17,640Fuel $17,235Interest and lost return $11,496Maintenance and plates $12,384

$28,147 to drive away + $58,756 to run it for 6 years − $10,969 back at resale = $75,933, or $1,055 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$28,147
Running it, 6 yrs+$58,756
Back at resale−$10,969
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$23,995
Feesfreight $1,745 (our estimate) · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,830
Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,322
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,640
Fuel13,500 mi a year at 27 MPG
+$17,235
Maintenanceestimate
+$9,769
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,230
Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$5,267
Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,616
Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$10,969
True cost $75,933 ÷ 72 months$1,055 a month

The car

Size and space
BodySUV171.9 in long
Seats5
Cargo21.7 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.5 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine148–168 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph7.8–8.5 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy25–27 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 2,000 lb
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 10 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: 5 seats.
2.0 S$23,995$28,147$75,933✓ $1,055/mo27 MPG— No— No— No
2.0 ES FWD$25,395$29,673$77,504$1,076/mo27 MPG— No— No— No
2.0 LE FWD$26,295$30,653$78,807$1,095/mo27 MPG— No✓ Yes— No
2.0 ES AWD$26,895$31,307$79,859$1,109/mo26 MPG— No— No✓ Yes
2.0 SE FWD$27,645$32,125$80,175$1,114/mo27 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes— No
2.0 LE AWD$27,795$32,288$81,163$1,127/mo26 MPG— No✓ Yes✓ Yes
2.0 SE AWD$29,145$33,760$82,530$1,146/mo26 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
Ralliart$29,545$34,196$82,979$1,152/mo26 MPG— No✓ Yes✓ Yes
Trail Edition$29,795$34,468$83,260$1,156/mo26 MPG— No✓ Yes✓ Yes
2.4 SEL$29,995$34,686$84,490$1,173/mo25 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
2.0 S
✓ $1,055/mo
True cost
Sticker $23,995Drive-away $28,1476 yrs $75,933Fuel use 27 MPGBlind spot — NoHeated seats — NoAWD/4WD — No
2.0 ESFWD
$1,076/mo
True cost
Sticker $25,395Drive-away $29,6736 yrs $77,504Fuel use 27 MPGBlind spot — NoHeated seats — NoAWD/4WD — No
2.0 LEFWD
$1,095/mo
True cost
Sticker $26,295Drive-away $30,6536 yrs $78,807Fuel use 27 MPGBlind spot — NoHeated seats ✓ YesAWD/4WD — No
2.0 ESAWD
$1,109/mo
True cost
Sticker $26,895Drive-away $31,3076 yrs $79,859Fuel use 26 MPGBlind spot — NoHeated seats — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
2.0 SEFWD
$1,114/mo
True cost
Sticker $27,645Drive-away $32,1256 yrs $80,175Fuel use 27 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesHeated seats ✓ YesAWD/4WD — No
2.0 LEAWD
$1,127/mo
True cost
Sticker $27,795Drive-away $32,2886 yrs $81,163Fuel use 26 MPGBlind spot — NoHeated seats ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
2.0 SEAWD
$1,146/mo
True cost
Sticker $29,145Drive-away $33,7606 yrs $82,530Fuel use 26 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesHeated seats ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Ralliart
$1,152/mo
True cost
Sticker $29,545Drive-away $34,1966 yrs $82,979Fuel use 26 MPGBlind spot — NoHeated seats ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Trail Edition
$1,156/mo
True cost
Sticker $29,795Drive-away $34,4686 yrs $83,260Fuel use 26 MPGBlind spot — NoHeated seats ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
2.4 SEL
$1,173/mo
True cost
Sticker $29,995Drive-away $34,6866 yrs $84,490Fuel use 25 MPGBlind spot ✓ YesHeated seats ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.
Feature
2.0 S$23,995
2.0 ES FWD$25,395
2.0 LE FWD$26,295
2.0 ES AWD$26,895
2.0 SE FWD$27,645
2.0 LE AWD$27,795
2.0 SE AWD$29,145
Ralliart$29,545
Trail Edition$29,795
2.4 SEL$29,995
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓
✓
✓ from 2.4 SEL
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓
✓
✓ from 2.4 SEL
Comfort
Heated seats
✓
✓ from 2.0 SE FWD
Convenience
Push-button start
✓
✓
✓ from 2.4 SEL
Power driver's seat
✓ from 2.4 SEL
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ from 2.0 ES FWD
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ from 2.0 LE AWD
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAdaptive cruiseLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraParking sensorsCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsRemote startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingMemory seatWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the 2.0 S (56 items)
  • 12V Power Outlets
  • 16-Inch Steel Wheels with Wheel Covers
  • 215/70R16 All-Season Tires
  • 4 Speakers
  • 4-Way Adjustable Passenger Seat
  • 4WD Decal
  • 5 Passenger Seating
  • 6-Way Adjustable Driver Seat
  • 60:40 Rear Seat Folding Function
  • 7 Airbags\n \n For Full Product Details, Please Visit Mitsubishicars.com
  • 7.0" Display Audio (DA)
  • 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 Climate Control
  • Automatic Headlights
  • Automatic High Beam (AHB)
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Child Safety Rear Door Locks
  • Cruise Control
  • Drive Mode Selector
  • Driver Knee Airbag
  • ECO Indicator
  • Fabric Seating Surfaces
  • Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with Pedestrian Detection
  • Front Rain-Sensing Wipers
  • Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
  • Front USB Port
  • HD Radio
  • Head Restraints At All Seating Positions
  • Heated Power Side Mirrors
  • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
  • LED Daytime Running Lights
  • LED Low And High Beam Headlights
  • LED Tail Lights
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Micron Air Filtration
  • Power Windows with Driver Auto Up/Down
  • RISE Body Construction
  • Rear Heater Floor Ducts
  • Rear Privacy Glass
  • Rear Seat Alert
  • Rear Window Defroster with Timer
  • Rearview Camera
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Side Curtain Airbags
  • Steering Wheel Audio and Phone Controls
  • Temporary Spare Tire
  • Three-Point Seatbelts with Pretensioner for All Seating Positions
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Recalls

We couldn't match the Outlander Sport in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗

Quick answers
How much is a 2027 Outlander Sport in California?
$28,147 to drive away for the 2.0 S, from a $23,995 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $395 loan payment, about $1,051 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,055 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
2,000 lb for every trim.

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