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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,100

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $6,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForteEclipse
TrimKoup SXGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,600 $23,699
Base Invoice $17,710 $22,411
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Premium Sport Package   3,270
5-speed shiftable automatic   900
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Premium Sport Package   2,871
5-speed shiftable automatic   851
Options (change) 1,750 4,170
Options (change) 1,525 3,722
Destination 750 595
Total Price $21,100 $28,464
Total Invoice $19,985 $26,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,269
Model Year20122006
ModelForteEclipse
TrimKoup SXGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,100$28,464
Adjustments for Features0-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$27,959
Total Invoice$19,985$26,728
Adjustments for Features0-474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,985$26,254

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20122006
ModelForteEclipse
TrimKoup SXGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,120$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-474

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20122006
ModelForteEclipse
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.4 in
Length176.4 in179.7 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height55.1 in53.5 in
Curb Weight2,831 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Metal pedals75No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227560%
Total Not Requested150040%

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