Electrical Soldering is the basis of all modern electronics. Although integrated circuits can largely be manufactured without it, they could not be connected to anything else without soldering. In short, solder is an allow of tin and lead, with a fairly low melting point.
The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander has a starting price of $23,495. For a few hundred more, you're better off with one of the better compact SUVs on the market, including the Honda CR-V or Nissan Rogue. With either, you get a better ride quality, more access to advanced safety features, and higher reliability ratings.
With a base price of $40,205 for the MKZ 3.7 AWD, its competitors include the redesigned 2015 Acura TLX (price TBD), 2014 Buick Regal GS AWD ($40,195) and LaCrosse V6 AWD ($41,210), 2014 Chrysler 300C V6 AWD ($40,775), and the 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 AWD ($41,450).