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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: $25,693

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $3,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,601

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $2,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForteEclipse
TrimSXGS Sport
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $24,699
Base Invoice $22,422 $23,657
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
iPod integration   199
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
iPod integration   149
Options (change) 4,075 199
Options (change) 3,629 149
Destination 895 795
Total Price $28,770 $25,693
Total Invoice $26,946 $24,601

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $998
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,472
Model Year20182012
ModelForteEclipse
TrimSXGS Sport
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionS7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,770$25,693
Adjustments for Features-4,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,695$25,693
Total Invoice$26,946$24,601
Adjustments for Features-3,8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,129$24,601

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20182012
ModelForteEclipse
TrimSXGS Sport
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8170

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20182012
ModelForteEclipse
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length171.3 in180.4 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height57.1 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested180043%
Total Not Requested235057%

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