Used Mitsubishi Outlander for Sale nearLancaster, CA

How much does the Mitsubishi Outlander cost in today's market?

Used Mitsubishi Outlander prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mitsubishi Outlander’s current nationwide average price is $21,638, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $20,675 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander a good car?

Yes — the Mitsubishi Outlander earns strong marks from owners for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and useful tech features. The all-generations owner rating is 4.52/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Outlander’s roomy interior, smooth driving feel, and value for money. Recent model-year feedback also points to a quiet cabin and a comfortable ride as recurring strengths.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are modest acceleration, especially in four-cylinder versions, and a third row that works best for children. Some recent years also bring a polarizing design, so the Outlander tends to appeal most if you value comfort, features, and practicality over outright performance.

35.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mitsubishi Outlander models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Outlander as a comfortable, practical SUV with useful features and a smooth driving feel. Expert feedback also points to a well-equipped cabin and strong value, especially in newer model years.

• Owners rate the Mitsubishi Outlander between 3.67 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-documented example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition on the SE.
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 26 miles per gallon combined, 64 MPGe and 38 miles of all-electric range.

Which Mitsubishi Outlander trim should I buy?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander offers these trims:

• ES: The entry trim gives you the Outlander’s core layout with FWD or AWD, the standard 12.3-inch infotainment screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the Yamaha premium sound system; it’s the best-value starting point if you want the Outlander’s main strengths without moving up the ladder.
• SE: This trim adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition, making it the smart pick if you want more driver-assistance tech.
• SEL: The SEL brings quilted leather seats, soft-touch surfaces, a digital dash display with the Tech Package, and available upgrades such as the panoramic sunroof, rear camera mirror, head-up display, and premium leather interior; it suits buyers who want the most upscale Outlander experience.

What Mitsubishi Outlander do most buyers choose?

The Mitsubishi Outlander years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broader inventory with newer features and more current design. They also give you more chances to compare trims, equipment, and pricing before you buy.

What is the Mitsubishi Outlander's resale value?

Most model years are posting declines, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer years, while older examples show smaller changes and therefore stronger value retention. That makes the Outlander especially interesting if you want to buy after the first wave of depreciation has already happened.

The 2018, 2019, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2016: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2018 and 2022 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Mitsubishi Outlander now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −14.6% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,921. The Mitsubishi Outlander offers a roomy cabin and a practical third-row layout that make it especially appealing if you want extra passenger flexibility.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Under the hood of the Outlander lives a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, and the plug-in hybrid version delivers 248 horsepower, 332 pound-feet of torque, 64 MPGe and 38 miles of all-electric range.
• Tech: Every Outlander gets a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and upper trims get a 12-speaker, 1,650-watt Yamaha system.
• Safety: You have to move up to the SE to get adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention and traffic sign recognition.
• Starting price: The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander with FWD starts at $31,140 including destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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