In the compact SUV market, two offerings that can be incredibly tempting to prospective buyers are the Mitsubishi Outlander and Kia Sportage. Both have plenty to offer, but without doing a deep dive, it can be hard to know which car suits your needs the best.
Well, if you happen to have these cars on your radar, then you’ve come to the right place. In this 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander vs Kia Sportage side-by-side comparison, we’ll be looking at what both cars have to offer, looking at their strengths and giving you the info you need to make an informed decision when buying one of these cars from the 2025 model year.
Key Takeaways
- The two models are similarly priced, but the Outlander has more new features on offer.
- The Sportage finds its edge in its affordability - not to mention its killer looks.
- Both models excel in their variety of offerings, providing a wide range of potential features for interested buyers.
How much is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?
For 2025, the Mitsubishi Outlander will be starting at a price of $42,145, and will top out at $53,355 depending on your selected trim and options. There's a great deal of different trims to choose from on the Outlander, with a total of 6 offerings on the market this year. A full list of trims reads as:
- ES - $42,145
- SE - $45,010
- Ralliart - $48,000 (est)
- SEL - $48,310
- SEL Black Edition - $50,810
- SEL Platinum Edition - $53,355
Of these, it's the SE boasts a vast array of features it provides over the ES, a list so long that we can’t even fully lay it out in this article, but we can point out some of the highlights, which include 20 inch wheels, automatic windshield wipers, wireless connectivity, and support for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Additionally, The 2025 Outlander is filled with the best materials from the chassis on up to the The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid’s gas-powered engine and twin electric motors give you the best of both energy worlds with up to 420 miles of total range.
Which Kia Sportage trim is best?
Depends on the trim you’re looking for! For 2025, Kelley Blue Book the Sportage offers 7 Reports that range from the LX with an MSRP of $28,565, to the trim topping Sportage X-Pro Prestige with an MSRP of $39,465. A full list of the available trims reads as:
- LX - $28,565
- EX - $30,665
- X-Line - $33,465
- SX - $34,165
- SX Prestige - $36,165
- X-Pro - $37,665
- X-Pro Prestige - $39,465
Of these, the popular all-wheel drive X-Line offers a great deal of features for its asking price, including a great mix between space, practicality, and warranties. Additionally, its quiet interior and modern technology offerings make the X-Line incredibly appealing.
Summary - Who Wins?
Each car excels at one thing in particular. The Outlander also has some new tricks up its sleeve for 2025, including an extended free trial for Mitsubishi’s Connect Safeguard Services from two to five years, which include SOS and Security features as well as live time battery status. Additionally, a new styling refresh keeps the Outlander looking sharp as it competes against the Sportage.
All things considered, the victor in this contest really comes down to what you as the buyer are looking for out of your new car - need the latest and greatest in shiny new features along with practical affordability? The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander has you covered. Come in to St Pete’s Jarrett Mitsubishi dealership for the best deal on this gorgeous crossover SUV.