Used 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander for Sale nearCarthage, IL

How much does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander cost?

Prices have softened 14.60% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,295 listings available, which suggests you should have a workable amount of inventory to compare.

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.

You’re looking at a refresh that adds new tech, a new sound system, and suspension tuning that improves comfort, so the Outlander’s appeal is strongest if you value refinement over excitement. The trade-offs are clear: performance remains unchanged, and the verdict says it still isn’t the best-driving crossover you can buy. The front fascia may also be a turnoff, while the third row is cramped.

The market looks reasonably accommodating, with 36.9% of listings marked as good or great deals.

Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander leans on a strong warranty package and a comfort-focused setup, which helps it make sense as a used buy if you want a mainstream crossover with lower ownership anxiety. The standard powertrain warranty runs 10 years/100,000 miles, and you also get 2 years or 30,000 miles of limited maintenance at no extra cost.

Its 2.5-liter four-cylinder and CVT setup are straightforward, and the refreshed suspension tuning is aimed more at ride comfort than complexity. The expert verdict also notes that the AWD system is a strength, which can matter if you want added confidence in poor weather.

For long-term ownership, the biggest risk is less about durability drama and more about living with a vehicle whose performance and packaging may feel limiting over time.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with optional equipment. Focus on cabin condition, infotainment operation, and whether the ride and steering feel consistent with the refreshed tuning. If you plan to use the third row, check that it meets your needs before you commit.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base trim gives you the essentials, but the cabin is much more appealing in the top SEL trim, where you get quilted leather seats, more soft-touch surfaces, and Yamaha speaker faces in the doors. The base setup also lacks the richer interior presentation and upgraded audio hardware that make the higher trims feel more special.
• Powertrain: You’re getting a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, paired with a CVT. The setup is smooth enough for everyday use, but the expert notes that acceleration is sluggish and the transmission can feel droney.
• Safety package: The base model 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. You also get a physical volume knob, a button for the camera system, USB-C ports, and a wireless charging pad.
• Fuel efficiency: The Outlander returns 26 miles per gallon combined, and the plug-in hybrid version is rated at 64 MPGe with 38 miles of all-electric range.

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 entry point, and it makes the most sense if you want the lowest starting price and are comfortable with the standard equipment set. It gives you the core Outlander experience, including the standard infotainment screen and basic driver-assistance features, but it’s the least upscale way to buy the vehicle.
• SE: This is the best-value trim because it adds the more useful driver-assistance upgrades, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition. If you want the Outlander to feel more complete without jumping to the priciest version, this is the trim to target.
• SEL: This is the trim to choose if you care most about comfort and cabin polish. It brings quilted leather seats, more soft-touch surfaces, and the more premium audio and display-related upgrades that make the refreshed Outlander feel more special.

The safety package is not fully standard across the lineup, so if driver-assistance coverage matters to you, the SE is the trim to prioritize.

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

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient and compare listings carefully.

• Deal availability: 36.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,295 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 14.60% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 91.0% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $26,081, 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 $26,081 sits slightly below last year's $30,541.

That drop suggests the Outlander has moved into a more buyer-friendly pricing zone, which can help you if you’re shopping now. For a future seller, though, it means you should expect more pressure on resale if the market continues to favor shoppers over owners.

The good news is that the current price is still within a relatively tight year-round band, so values may remain steadier than the year-over-year decline suggests. If you buy at the right price and keep mileage and condition in check, you should be able to limit some of the depreciation hit.

Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander safe?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander earns a four-star rating in rollover from NHTSA.

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

Mitsubishi doesn’t make the full driver-assistance suite standard, so the base model 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 for adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition.

IIHS gives the headlights a Good rating, but the rest of the current testing picture is limited. That means you should pay close attention to the trim you’re considering, since the more advanced highway-assistance features are not included on the base version.

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:

• 36.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 14.60% compared with last year.
• The refresh brings new tech, a better sound system, and improved suspension tuning, which makes this year more appealing if comfort and cabin upgrades matter to you.

The bottom line: If you want the refreshed cabin, upgraded audio, and improved ride tuning, the 2025 is the one to target. If you’re mainly shopping on price, a nearby model year may still make sense, but the 2025’s softer pricing and added updates give it a strong case for buyers who want the latest version without paying a premium.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.