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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: $30,108

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $7,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,458

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $6,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerEclipse
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $28,089
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $26,563
Package 205A 2,800    
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
iPod integration     199
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Package 205A 2,380    
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
iPod integration     149
5-speed shiftable automatic     946
Options (change) 4,605 1,805 1,274
Options (change) 3,915 1,535 1,150
Destination 825 825 745
Total Price $37,525 $40,485 $30,108
Total Invoice $34,767 $37,628 $28,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,274
Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerEclipse
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$37,525$40,485$30,108
Adjustments for Features-4,355-5,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,170$34,565$30,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$34,767$37,628$28,458
Adjustments for Features-4,035-5,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,732$32,126$28,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerEclipse
TrimXLTLimitedGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,830$9,395$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$5,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,035-5,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerEclipse
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.4 in
Length197.1 in180.4 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in53.5 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in29.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested137545%

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