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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: $25,768

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $17,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,656

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $15,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerEclipse
TrimSportGS Sport
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,780 $24,699
Base Invoice $38,027 $23,657
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
iPod integration   199
All-weather floor mats 66 55
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
iPod integration   149
Options (change) 1,670 274
Options (change) 1,458 204
Destination 895 795
Total Price $43,345 $25,768
Total Invoice $40,380 $24,656

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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: $10,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,718
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerEclipse
TrimSportGS Sport
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$43,345$25,768
Adjustments for Features-7,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,825$25,768
Total Invoice$40,380$24,656
Adjustments for Features-7,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,374$24,656

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerEclipse
TrimSportGS Sport
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,245$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0060

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,921 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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