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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: $6,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,825

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $4,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipse
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedGS Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $24,699
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $23,657
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Bright-finished fuel door 115 115    
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof   850 850  
Accessory Package       229
iPod integration       199
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Leather seating surfaces 846      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 55
Bright-finished fuel door 99 99    
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof   723 723  
Accessory Package       169
iPod integration       149
Options (change) 2,770 1,040 925 503
Options (change) 2,356 886 787 373
Destination 815 815 815 795
Total Price $32,055 $33,470 $37,290 $25,997
Total Invoice $29,629 $31,020 $34,503 $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: $4,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,242
Model Year2009200920092012
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)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,055$33,470$37,290$25,997
Adjustments for Features-1,690-1,665-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,365$31,805$32,450$25,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,085$0
Total Invoice$29,629$31,020$34,503$24,825
Adjustments for Features-1,562-1,543-4,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,067$29,477$30,025$24,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$1,958$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year2009200920092012
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 $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 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
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 
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
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 $100
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 
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
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,490$7,665$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$1,665$4,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,562-1,543-4,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20092012
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

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
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%

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