Used Mitsubishi Outlander for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, 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 $21,721, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $20,699 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 is a solid pick if you want a roomy SUV with useful tech and a comfortable ride.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.52/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Outlander for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and good fuel efficiency. They also call out its useful tech features and strong value for the money.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years are limited power, a third row that stays cramped, and a driving experience that can feel less polished than stronger rivals.

35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mitsubishi Outlander models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Outlander for its comfortable ride, roomy cabin, and useful features, and expert coverage also points to strong value and a practical layout. Across the model years in the data, that combination makes it appealing if you want a family-friendly SUV with broad everyday usability.

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

For long-term ownership, you should pay close attention to maintenance history and model-year condition, especially on older examples where wear and prior use matter more.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.1% — 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:

• Fuel efficiency: The EPA gives the Mitsubishi a fuel rating of 26 miles per gallon combined, and the plug-in hybrid Outlander gets 64 MPGe and 38 miles of all-electric range.
• Infotainment: Every Outlander gets a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Which Mitsubishi Outlander trim should I buy?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander offers these trims:

• ES: The entry trim gives you the 12.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the standard Yamaha premium sound system and the Outlander’s available FWD or AWD setup.
• SE: This is the best-value trim because it adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention, and traffic sign recognition, along with the same core cabin and tech setup.
• SEL: This trim adds quilted leather seats, soft-touch surfaces, a digital dash display when equipped with the Tech Package, and available upgrades such as the panoramic sunroof, rear camera mirror, head-up display, and premium leather interior.
• SEL Platinum Edition: This version adds a light grey interior, special badging, and puddle lights.

What Mitsubishi Outlander do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and equipment mix you want.

What is the Mitsubishi Outlander's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it can open up more value. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the older entries show smaller declines. That means you can often find meaningful savings without moving all the way to the oldest examples.

The 2018, 2017, and 2019 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

The 2025 Outlander 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.

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 −14.25% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.1%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,093. The Mitsubishi Outlander offers a roomy cabin with third-row seating, which gives it a practical edge for shoppers who want extra passenger flexibility.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Outlander’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine produces 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, while the plug-in hybrid version delivers 248 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque with a fuel rating of 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: The latest model adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure prevention and traffic sign recognition on the SE trim.
• 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.