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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: $8,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelForteEclipse
TrimKoup SXGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,600 $24,149
Base Invoice $17,710 $22,837
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Cargo net 40  
Premium Sport Package   3,540
Accessory Package   299
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
iPod integration   199
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Cargo net 32  
Premium Sport Package   3,108
Accessory Package   232
5-speed shiftable automatic   947
iPod integration   140
Options (change) 1,790 5,038
Options (change) 1,557 4,427
Destination 750 695
Total Price $21,140 $29,882
Total Invoice $20,017 $27,959

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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: $7,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,356
Model Year20122009
ModelForteEclipse
TrimKoup SXGT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,140$29,882
Adjustments for Features0-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,140$28,187
Total Invoice$20,017$27,959
Adjustments for Features0-1,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,017$26,373

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20122009
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,470$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,586

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20122009
ModelForteEclipse
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.4 in
Length176.4 in180.4 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height55.1 in53.5 in
Curb Weight2,831 lb.3,545 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?
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, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
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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