Used 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander for Sale nearCarol Stream, IL

How much does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander cost?

Prices have softened 15.41% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,304 listings available, which suggests solid inventory for you to compare trims and prices.

Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander a good car?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander earns a 6.67/10 expert rating.

The model scores 7/10 across Form and function, Cost effectiveness, Technology, and Safety.

The 2025 refresh brings new tech, a new sound system, and suspension tuning that improves comfort, so if you want a refined family crossover rather than a sporty one, it has a clear appeal. The trade-offs are just as clear: the driving experience still isn’t especially engaging, and the top trim is harder to justify on value.

The Outlander’s 39.5% good or great deal rate shows there are still worthwhile listings to find if you shop carefully.

Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander’s appeal leans more on comfort, warranty coverage, and updated cabin equipment than on standout mechanical sophistication. The refreshed suspension tuning helps its ride quality, and the standard powertrain is straightforward rather than complex.

Its 2.5-liter engine and CVT setup are described as adequate but not especially strong, and the vehicle’s overall character is more about calm commuting than hard use. Mitsubishi also includes 2 years or 30,000 miles of limited maintenance for free, which helps reduce early ownership costs.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that a vehicle built around modest performance and a busy feature set can feel less satisfying if you expect stronger acceleration or a more polished driving experience over time.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and verify that the vehicle’s equipment matches the trim you’re considering, especially because the Outlander’s feature set changes meaningfully as you move up the lineup. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on cabin condition, electronics, and how the suspension feels over rough pavement, since comfort and refinement are central to this model’s appeal.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Outlander is available in ES, SE and SEL trims with your choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The base trim is the most stripped-down, while the SEL brings quilted leather seats, soft-touch surfaces, and a more upscale cabin presentation.
• Powertrain: Every gas model uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. The CVT is tuned to mimic eight steps, but the powertrain still feels sluggish, and fuel economy trails some key rivals.
• Safety package: The base level includes blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning and automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear emergency braking. You need to move up to the SE for adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition.
• Infotainment: Every Outlander gets a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Upper trims add a larger digital gauge cluster, and the top SEL can be equipped with a rear camera mirror and head-up display.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA gives the Outlander 26 miles per gallon combined.

Which 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander trim should I buy?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is offered in 3 trim levels: ES, SE and SEL.

Here's the short version:

• ES: This is the value starting point if you want the Outlander’s core comfort and tech without paying for extras. You still get the 12.3-inch screen, wireless smartphone integration, and the standard safety basics, but you miss out on the more advanced driver-assistance features that arrive higher up the range.
• SE: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition. If you want a more complete safety and convenience package without jumping to the expensive top trim, this is the one to target.
• SEL: This is the trim for you if you want the most upscale cabin and the richest equipment list. It adds quilted leather seats and soft-touch materials, and it can be optioned with the upgraded Yamaha audio system, digital dash display, panoramic sunroof, rear camera mirror, and head-up display.

The safety package starts with a solid base, but the more useful driver-assistance features are concentrated in the SE and above.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you have room to shop, compare, and negotiate.

• Deal availability: 39.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,304 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 15.41% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 91.1% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $25,910, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander’s resale value?

The current average of $25,910 sits slightly below last year's $30,629.

That drop suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you as a buyer today. For a future seller, it means you should expect resale values to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and trim rather than on broad market momentum.

If you keep the vehicle clean, well maintained, and properly documented, you’ll be in a better position to protect value. Higher trims may be harder to recover fully at resale if buyers remain focused on lower-priced, better-equipped alternatives.

Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander safe?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander earns a four-star rating in rollover testing from NHTSA, and IIHS gives its headlights a Good rating.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Mitsubishi does not make the full driver-assistance suite standard, so the base trim starts with blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning and automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear emergency braking. You need to move up to the SE to get adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition.

One caveat is that the lane-centering system can struggle to keep the Outlander centered on sweeping highway turns, so you should treat it as a helper rather than a substitute for active driving.

Should I buy a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 39.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 15.41% compared with last year.
• The refresh matters to you, especially the updated tech, improved sound system, and more comfortable suspension tuning.

The bottom line: If you want the updated cabin, better audio, and a more comfort-focused ride, the 2025 is the better pick. If your priority is stretching your budget as far as possible, a nearby model year may still make sense, but the 2025’s softer pricing and refreshed equipment make it the more compelling choice for shoppers who value refinement.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.