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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: $25,997

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $4,093

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,825

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $3,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipse
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGS Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $24,699
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $23,657
SYNC 395      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560 560  
Ironman Package 1,495      
Convenience Group 250      
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110 110  
All-weather floor mats   55 55 75
Accessory Package       229
iPod integration       199
SYNC 336      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476 476  
Ironman Package 1,271      
Convenience Group 213      
Bright-finished fuel door 97 73 73  
All-weather floor mats   47 47 55
Accessory Package       169
iPod integration       149
Options (change) 2,810 725 725 503
Options (change) 2,393 596 596 373
Destination 785 785 785 795
Total Price $30,090 $30,755 $33,905 $25,997
Total Invoice $27,949 $28,654 $31,559 $24,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,728
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,856
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipse
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGS Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,090$30,755$33,905$25,997
Adjustments for Features-1,365-1,290-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,725$29,465$30,640$25,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$1,915$0
Total Invoice$27,949$28,654$31,559$24,825
Adjustments for Features-1,268-1,202-3,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,681$27,452$28,520$24,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$771$1,839$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipse
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGS Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row   $-300
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,490$4,415$6,390$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$1,290$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,268-1,202-3,0390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerEclipse
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in101.4 in
Length193.4 in180.4 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in53.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,270 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

SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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