2026 Mitsubishi Outlander: real cost in California
See the Outlander 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$29,995the advertised price
Drive away$34,686with fees and tax
Loan payment$506/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,159/moeverything, after resale
$34,686 to drive away + $61,038 to run it for 6 years − $12,294 back at resale = $83,430, or $1,159 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$34,686
Running it, 6 yrs+$61,038
Back at resale−$12,294
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$29,995Feesfreight $1,745 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,830Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,861Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,640Fuel13,500 mi a year at 28 MPG
+$16,622Maintenanceestimate
+$9,769Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,509Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,754Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,744Resale after 6 years41% of MSRP, you get this back
−$12,294True cost $83,430 ÷ 72 months$1,159 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV185.8 in long
Seats7
Cargo30.6 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.3–8.4 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine174 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph8.7–9.0 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy27–28 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 2,000 lb
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 10 yrs
Resale at 6 years41% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 174 hp, 7 seats.| ES FWD | $29,995 | $34,686 | $83,430 | ✓ $1,159/mo | 28 MPG | — No | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| ES AWD | $31,795 | $36,648 | $86,146 | $1,196/mo | 27 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LE FWD | $32,345 | $37,247 | $86,542 | $1,202/mo | 28 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| LE AWD | $34,145 | $39,209 | $89,258 | $1,240/mo | 27 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SE FWD | $34,345 | $39,427 | $88,657 | $1,231/mo | 28 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| SE AWD | $36,145 | $41,389 | $91,373 | $1,269/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SEL FWD | $39,045 | $44,550 | $94,513 | $1,313/mo | 28 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Ralliart | $39,645 | $45,204 | $96,122 | $1,335/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Trail Edition | $39,645 | $45,204 | $96,122 | $1,335/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SEL AWD | $40,845 | $46,511 | $97,229 | $1,350/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Black Edition FWD | $43,045 | $48,909 | $99,479 | $1,382/mo | 28 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Black Edition AWD | $44,845 | $50,871 | $102,194 | $1,419/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
ESFWD
✓ $1,159/mo
True cost
ESAWD
$1,196/mo
True cost
LEFWD
$1,202/mo
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LEAWD
$1,240/mo
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SEFWD
$1,231/mo
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SEAWD
$1,269/mo
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SELFWD
$1,313/mo
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Ralliart
$1,335/mo
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Trail Edition
$1,335/mo
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SELAWD
$1,350/mo
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Black EditionFWD
$1,382/mo
True cost
Black EditionAWD
$1,419/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
ES FWD$29,995
ES AWD$31,795
LE FWD$32,345
LE AWD$34,145
SE FWD$34,345
SE AWD$36,145
SEL FWD$39,045
Ralliart$39,645
Trail Edition$39,645
SEL AWD$40,845
Black Edition FWD$43,045
Black Edition AWD$44,845
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ from SE AWD
Lane centering
✓ from SE AWD
360° camera
✓ from SE FWD
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from ES AWD
Cooled seats
✓
✓ from SEL AWD
Heated steering wheel
✓ from LE FWD
Heated rear seats
✓
✓ from SEL AWD
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ from SE FWD
Wireless phone charging
✓ from LE FWD
Power driver's seat
✓ from LE FWD
Memory seat
✓
✓ from SEL AWD
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 FWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓
✓
✓ Ralliart to SEL AWD
✓ from Black Edition AWD
Sunroof
✓ from SEL FWD
Panoramic roof
✓ from SEL FWD
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsPremium sound systemTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the ES ES FWD (69 items)
- 11 airbags
- 12.3" Smartphone-link Display Audio with Navigation
- 12V Power Outlet
- 18-Inch Alloy Wheels
- 40:20:40 Split Type 2nd Row Seat with Folding Function
- 7 Passenger Seating
- 7.0" Multi-information Display
- AM/FM Radio
- Active Stability Control (ASC)
- Adjustable Front Seat Shoulder Belt Anchors
- Advanced Dual-Stage Front Airbags
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Anti-Theft Engine Immobilizer
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Automatic Headlights
- Automatic High Beam (AHB)
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW) w/ Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Body-Colored Side Mirrors With LED Turn Indicators
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Center Console Box 1x USB-C
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks
- Cruise Control
- Drive Mode Selector (Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Normal, Eco)
- Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
- Driver and Passenger SRS Knee Airbags
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium (8 speaker)
- 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
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) for 2nd Row
- LED Combination Tail Lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED Interior Light
- LED License Plate Light
- LED Low and High Beam Headlights
- 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
- Power Lumbar Support For Driver Seat
- Push Button Start
- Rear Automatic Emergency Braking (Rear AEB)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Rear Outer-Board Seat-Mounted SRS Side Airbags
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Rear Seat Air Vents
- Rear Seat Alert
- Rear Window Defroster with Timer
- Rearview Camera
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Seatbelt Reminder For All Seating Positions
- 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 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 · 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 in California?
- $34,686 to drive away for the ES, from a $29,995 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $506 loan payment, about $1,156 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,159 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 2,000 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.