Compare 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2007 Mercury Mariner, 2007 Kia Sportage, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

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2007 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 2WD

2007 Mercury Mariner Luxury 4X2

2007 Kia Sportage EX V6 4WD

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited XM

Standards and Options

Pricing

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

MSRP

$23,650

$23,025

$22,895

$26,145

Invoice Price

$22,294

$21,733

$21,370

$24,565

Destination Charges

$625

$665

$625

$695

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Air Conditioning

Standard

Automatic Climate Control

Standard

N/A

Standard

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter

Standard

Not listed

Standard

Rear HVAC Ducts

Standard

N/A

Not listed

Standard

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Standard

Not listed

Standard

Rear Seat HVAC Controls

N/A

Not listed

Option

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

CD Changer

Standard

Option

CD Player

Standard

Cassette Player

N/A

Standard

N/A

DVD Player

Option

Not listed

N/A

Option

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone

N/A

Navigational Aid

Option

N/A

Radio

Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories

N/A

Option

Subwoofer

Option

Not listed

Option

Telematic Systems

Option

N/A

Exterior

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board

N/A

Option

N/A

Bumper Step Up

Standard

N/A

Standard

N/A

Front Air Dam

Standard

N/A

Metallic Paint

Standard

Power Sliding Side Van Door

N/A

Power Trunk Lid

N/A

Not listed

N/A

Rear Spoiler

N/A

Option

Standard

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection

N/A

Standard

N/A

Splash or Mud Guards

Option

Not listed

Option

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles

N/A

Instrumentation

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Battery Gauge

N/A

Not listed

N/A

Clock

Not listed

Standard

Compass

N/A

Option

N/A

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Electroluminescent Instrumentation

N/A

Gauges

Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge

N/A

Not listed

N/A

Intelligent Cruise Control

N/A

Night Vision

N/A

Oil Gauge

N/A

Not listed

N/A

Outside Temperature Gauge

Standard

Not listed

N/A

Standard

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator

N/A

Option

N/A

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls

Standard

N/A

Standard

Tachometer

Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor

Standard

Trip Computer

Standard

Option

Standard

Lighting

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Automatic Headlights

Standard

Option

Standard

Cornering Lights

N/A

Daytime Running Lights

Standard

Not listed

N/A

Fog Lights

Standard

Halogen Headlights

Standard

Headlight Washers

N/A

High Intensity Discharge Headlights

Option

N/A

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights

N/A

Roof

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Power Sunroof/Moonroof

Option

Standard

Option

Removable/Convertible Top

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof

Option

Standard

Option

Tires and Wheels

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Alloy Wheels

Standard

Chrome Wheels

N/A

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier

N/A

Full Size Spare Tire

N/A

Option

N/A

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans

N/A

Standard

N/A

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires

N/A

Steel Wheels

N/A

Underbody Tire Carrier

N/A

Standard

N/A

Standard

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir

N/A

Glass Rear Window on Convertible

N/A

Heated Exterior Mirror

N/A

Option

Standard

Heated Washer System

N/A

Heated Windshield Glass

N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror

N/A

Option

Standard

Interval Wipers

Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror

N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror

Standard

Power Backlight Window

N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers

N/A

Rear Wiper

Standard

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window

N/A

Tinted Glass

Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval

N/A

Windshield Wiper De-Icer

N/A

Standard

Capacities and Dimensions

General

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Body Style

Sport Utility

EPA Classification

SUV2WD

SUV4WD

SUV2WD

Turbo

Drive Train

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

City MPG

Combined MPG

Displacement (CC)

2998

3000

2656

3342

Driveline

FWD

4WD-FT

FWD

Final Drive Ratio

3.57

2.93

4.04

3.68

Fuel Capacity (gal)

16.6

16.5

17.2

19.8

Fuel System

MPFI

SEFI

MPFI

Fuel Type

Gas

Gas Guzzler Tax

Highway MPG

Horsepower @ RPM

220@6250

200@6000

173@6000

242@6000

PowerToWeightRatio

16.2

16.5

20.4

15.9

RPM @ Peak Horsepower

6250

6000

Standard Transmission

6 Speed Automatic

4 Speed Automatic

5 Speed Automatic

Torque @ RPM

204@4000

193@4850

178@4000

226@4500

Transmission Speeds

Transmission Type

Type of Engine

3.0L V6

2.7L V6

3.3L V6

Valves

Exterior

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Crash Test Rating

4*/4*

5*/5*

Curb weight (lbs)

3649

3304

3527

3846

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum

5070

4850

5379

Overall Height (in)

67.7

69.7

66.7

67.9

Overall Length (in)

182.7

174.9

171.3

184.1

Overall Width (in)

70.9

70.1

70.9

74.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

103.1

103.5

106.3

Interior - Cargo - Carrying

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Cargo Length

32.0

Interior - Passenger

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Seating Capacity - Optional

Interior - Passengers

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Headroom front (in)

40.3

40.4

40.7

40.2

Headroom rear (in)

38.3

39.2

39.4

39.6

Hip room front (in)

52.2

53.3

54.6

55.8

Hip room rear (in)

51.9

49.1

54.6

55.0

Leg room front (in)

41.6

42.1

42.6

Leg room rear (in)

36.8

36.3

37.2

36.8

Seating Capacity - Maximum

Seating capacity - Standard

Shoulder room front (in)

56.4

56.5

56.7

59.5

Shoulder room rear (in)

56.1

55.9

56.3

58.6

Third seat head room (in)

35.4

34.8

Third seat hip room (in)

39.1

44.6

Third seat leg room (in)

27.7

31.3

Third seat shoulder room (in)

49.8

53.9

Suspension

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Front suspension

Ind

Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

8.0

7.7

8.1

Rear Suspension

Ind

Track Front

60.6

61.3

60.6

63.6

Track Rear

60.6

60.9

60.6

63.8

Towing

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Tow Capacity (Maximum)

3500

2000

3500

Tow Capacity Standard

2000

1500

2000

1650

Turning Radius

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Steering Diameter Left

34.8

35.4

35.8

Steering Diameter Right

34.8

35.4

35.8

Warranty

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mercury Mariner

Kia Sportage

Hyundai Santa Fe

Powertrain Miles

100000

60000

100000

Powertrain Time (Months)

120

Rust Miles

100000

Rust Time (Months)

Warranty - Basic Miles

60000

36000

60000

Warranty - Basic Time (Months)

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