Used Mitsubishi Outlander for Sale nearSan Diego, 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 $21,720, and its lowest point over the past year was $20,699. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander a good car?

Yes — the Mitsubishi Outlander earns a strong all-generations owner rating, and shoppers consistently respond well to its roomy 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 for its spacious interior, smooth driving feel, and value-oriented feature set. The newer models also stand out for their quiet cabin and well-executed upgrades, which help the SUV feel more polished.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the form of limited power, especially in four-cylinder versions, and a third row that works best for smaller passengers. Some recent years also bring polarizing styling, which may matter if you want a more conventional look.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mitsubishi Outlander models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Outlander solid marks for comfort, practicality, and everyday usability, and expert coverage highlights its strong warranty coverage and generally easygoing character. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a vehicle that many shoppers find dependable for regular use.

• 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 checking service history carefully and focusing on well-kept examples, especially on older model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.2% — 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: 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 seven-passenger layout, standard 12.3-inch infotainment screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the base Yamaha sound system. It’s the value-focused starting point.
• SE: This trim adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition, making it the best-value trim for shoppers who want a stronger safety and convenience package.
• SEL: The SEL brings quilted leather seats, soft-touch surfaces, and the option to add the Tech Package with the upgraded Yamaha sound system, digital dash display, and panoramic sunroof. It suits buyers who want a more upscale cabin.
• SEL with Premium Package: This version adds the upgraded stereo, head-up display, rear view camera mirror, and premium leather interior for shoppers who want the most equipment in the gas model.
• SEL Platinum Edition: This edition adds a light grey interior, special badging, and puddle lights for buyers who want the most distinctive appearance.

What Mitsubishi Outlander do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume model years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and equipment mix. They also line up with the newer generations that bring the Outlander’s most modern features and broader appeal.

What is the Mitsubishi Outlander's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving down in price, and several are posting double-digit declines. That pattern can work in your favor if you’re shopping used, since it opens up more value on recent and older examples alike. The smaller changes on some years suggest a bit more price stability in those listings.

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

Mitsubishi’s ADAS suite includes blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning and automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, rear emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition on the SE.

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 2024 model is at −11.24% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.6%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 34.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,148. The Mitsubishi Outlander offers a roomy cabin with a practical third-row layout that gives you extra passenger flexibility.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 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, plus USB-C ports and a wireless charging pad.
• Safety: The latest model adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition on the SE.
• 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.