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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,494

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $4,451

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,452

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $3,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuEclipse
TrimLTZGS Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,880 $24,699
Base Invoice $25,402 $23,657
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Options (change) 2,395 0
Options (change) 1,988 0
Destination 670 795
Total Price $29,945 $25,494
Total Invoice $28,060 $24,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,081
Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuEclipse
TrimLTZGS Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,945$25,494
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,315$25,494
Total Invoice$28,060$24,452
Adjustments for Features-1,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,533$24,452

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuEclipse
TrimLTZGS Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,555$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5270

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20092012
ModelMalibuEclipse
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in101.4 in
Length191.8 in180.4 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.7 ft3

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