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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: $28,941

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $10,429

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,057

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $10,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipse
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $24,149
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $22,837
Package 202A 3,225        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 59
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Premium Sport Package         3,540
Accessory Package         299
iPod integration         199
Package 202A 3,064        
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71 71 45
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Premium Sport Package         3,108
Accessory Package         232
iPod integration         140
Options (change) 5,025 1,800 1,800 205 4,097
Options (change) 4,774 1,710 1,710 195 3,525
Destination 945 945 945 945 695
Total Price $39,370 $44,045 $46,245 $54,120 $28,941
Total Invoice $37,616 $42,097 $44,198 $51,727 $27,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,919
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipse
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$39,370$44,045$46,245$54,120$28,941
Adjustments for Features-6,950-10,590-10,580-17,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$33,455$35,665$36,615$28,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,035$3,245$4,195$0
Total Invoice$37,616$42,097$44,198$51,727$27,057
Adjustments for Features-6,640-10,122-10,112-16,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,976$31,975$34,086$34,996$27,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$999$3,110$4,020$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipse
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation system $600 $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row    $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,130$13,770$13,760$20,685$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,950$10,590$10,580$17,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,640-10,122-10,112-16,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerEclipse
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.4 in
Length198.3 in180.4 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in53.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145053%
Total Not Requested127547%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested305090%
Total Not Requested32510%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%

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