In the SUV market of Malaysia, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Mitsubishi Xforce when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time on research.
The OTR price for Perodua Aruz in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900. There are 2 versions in total, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.
The OTR price for Mitsubishi Xforce in Malaysia is RM 109,930 - 119,930. There are 2 versions in total, including 2026 1.5L Ultimate (RM 119,930), 2026 1.5L Urban (RM 109,930), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 37,030 cheaper than Mitsubishi Xforce. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note, that few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Mitsubishi Xforce safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include MI-PILOT.
Both cars have the same safety rating. Safety features in this class are considered quite comprehensive. Safety of new cars nowadays is not bad, no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Aruz uses FWD drive mode.
Mitsubishi Xforce uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars use the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.

Perodua Aruz warranty 5 years / 150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mitsubishi Xforce warranty 3 years / 100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Mitsubishi Xforce are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.