Balance. Why do we need it?

[Cosi]

Lol - Outsider HD are much better than Fighter levels in 3.5 (close in Pathfinder). Though arguable Pros #3 & #5 are racial rather than from their HD. (though outsiders with more HD generally have better ability scores)

Comparison

Pro:

1. All good saves
2. 8+ Skill Points
3. Don't need to eat/sleep
4. All sorts of crazy SLAs and/or abilities
5. Generally much better ability score than standard races

Cons:

1. 1 step lower HD
2. No bonus feats
3. Sometimes fewer armor proficiencies

Intrinsically more powerful than the Sorcerers. I would have thought that was obvious.