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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: $11,936

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,237

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $11,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipseEclipse
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGTSE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $23,499 $28,599
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $22,222 $27,045
Cold Weather Package 650          
Package 201A 2,330          
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695      
Premium Sport Package         3,540  
Accessory Package         270  
Cold Weather Package 619          
Package 201A 2,213          
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Premium Sport Package         3,108  
Accessory Package         232  
Options (change) 4,905 1,925 1,925 230 3,810 0
Options (change) 4,661 1,829 1,829 219 3,340 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 675 675
Total Price $39,920 $45,010 $48,870 $55,165 $27,984 $29,274
Total Invoice $38,145 $43,020 $46,707 $52,726 $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: $4,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,713
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipseEclipse
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGTSE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12650, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,920$45,010$48,870$55,165$27,984$29,274
Adjustments for Features-7,530-11,670-13,095-18,8100-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,390$33,340$35,775$36,355$27,984$28,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$3,385$3,965$0$990
Total Invoice$38,145$43,020$46,707$52,726$26,237$27,720
Adjustments for Features-7,195-11,154-12,515-17,9780-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,950$31,866$34,192$34,748$26,237$27,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$3,242$3,798$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerEclipseEclipse
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGTSE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$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$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400$400 $400
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 net    $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$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  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Sunroof    $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
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$325
CD player $125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$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  
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$100
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$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$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-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$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,020$15,160$16,585$22,300$3,490$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,530$11,670$13,095$18,810$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,195-11,154-12,515-17,9780-284

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerEclipse
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.4 in
Length198.3 in179.7 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in53.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,275 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested172578%

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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested305090%
Total Not Requested32510%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%

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