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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: $3,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,237

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $3,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipseEclipse
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGTSE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $23,499 $28,599
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $22,222 $27,045
Sun and SYNC Package 795        
Convenience Package 595        
Leather seating surfaces 995        
Bright-finished fuel door 115 115      
Satellite radio 195        
Sunroof   850 850    
Premium Sport Package       3,540  
Accessory Package       270  
Sun and SYNC Package 675        
Convenience Package 506        
Leather seating surfaces 846        
Bright-finished fuel door 99 99      
Satellite radio 166        
Sunroof   723 723    
Premium Sport Package       3,108  
Accessory Package       232  
Options (change) 2,695 965 850 3,810 0
Options (change) 2,292 822 723 3,340 0
Destination 815 815 815 675 675
Total Price $31,980 $33,395 $37,215 $27,984 $29,274
Total Invoice $29,565 $30,956 $34,439 $26,237 $27,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year20092009200920082008
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, 4190, 7650, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,980$33,395$37,215$27,984$29,274
Adjustments for Features-3,435-3,410-6,5850-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$29,985$30,630$27,984$28,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,085$0$990
Total Invoice$29,565$30,956$34,439$26,237$27,720
Adjustments for Features-3,176-3,161-6,0940-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,389$27,795$28,345$26,237$27,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$1,956$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20092009200920082008
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  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400 $400
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
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   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 $100 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
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$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,040$8,215$1,630$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,435$3,410$6,585$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,176-3,161-6,0940-284

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20092008
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

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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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