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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,984

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $1,171

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,237

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $1,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipseEclipse
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGTSE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $23,499 $28,599
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $22,222 $27,045
Convenience Group 250        
Heated front seats 300        
Leather seating surfaces 695        
Side curtain airbags 560        
Cargo cover 90 90 90    
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110 110    
Sunroof 850 850 850    
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Premium Sport Package       3,540  
Accessory Package       270  
Convenience Group 213        
Heated front seats 255        
Leather seating surfaces 591        
Side curtain airbags 476        
Cargo cover 77 77 77    
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73 73    
Sunroof 723 723 723    
Satellite radio 166 166 166    
Premium Sport Package       3,108  
Accessory Package       232  
Options (change) 3,050 1,245 1,245 3,810 0
Options (change) 2,574 1,039 1,039 3,340 0
Destination 735 735 735 675 675
Total Price $29,155 $30,350 $33,095 $27,984 $29,274
Total Invoice $27,339 $28,564 $31,135 $26,237 $27,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,050
Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipseEclipse
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGTSE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7650, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,155$30,350$33,095$27,984$29,274
Adjustments for Features-2,295-2,420-4,0450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,860$27,930$29,050$27,984$28,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,070$2,190$0$990
Total Invoice$27,339$28,564$31,135$26,237$27,720
Adjustments for Features-2,152-2,278-3,8050-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,187$26,286$27,330$26,237$27,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,099$2,143$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipseEclipse
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGTSE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400 $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,275$5,900$1,855$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$2,420$4,045$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,152-2,278-3,8050-284

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorerEclipse
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.4 in
Length193.4 in179.7 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in53.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in29.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested315093%
Total Not Requested2257%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested10049%
Total Not Requested10551%

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