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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: $21,140

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteEclipseEclipse
TrimKoup SXGTSE V6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,600 $23,499 $28,599
Base Invoice $17,710 $22,222 $27,045
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net 40    
Premium Sport Package   3,540  
Accessory Package   270  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000 1,000
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Cargo net 32    
Premium Sport Package   3,108  
Accessory Package   232  
5-speed shiftable automatic   947 946
Options (change) 1,790 4,810 1,000
Options (change) 1,557 4,287 946
Destination 750 675 675
Total Price $21,140 $28,984 $30,274
Total Invoice $20,017 $27,184 $28,666

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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: $7,149
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,515
Model Year201220082008
ModelForteEclipseEclipse
TrimKoup SXGTSE V6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,140$28,984$30,274
Adjustments for Features0-695-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$28,289$29,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990
Total Invoice$20,017$27,184$28,666
Adjustments for Features0-652-942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,017$26,532$27,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,192

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year201220082008
ModelForteEclipseEclipse
TrimKoup SXGTSE V6
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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 $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$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  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,870$2,565$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$695$995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-942

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20122008
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested255076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%

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