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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,984

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $2,106

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,184

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $1,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEclipseEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTSE V6XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Sport Package 3,540        
Accessory Package 270        
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000      
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560 560
Convenience Group     250    
Ironman Package     1,495    
4.6L V8     1,305 1,310 1,310
Cargo cover     90 90 90
Bright-finished fuel door     110 110 110
Premium Sport Package 3,108        
Accessory Package 232        
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946      
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476 476
Convenience Group     213    
Ironman Package     1,271    
4.6L V8     1,187 1,192 1,192
Cargo cover     77 77 77
Bright-finished fuel door     97 73 73
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 3,810 2,070 2,070
Options (change) 4,287 946 3,321 1,818 1,818
Destination 675 675 785 785 785
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $31,090 $32,100 $35,250
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $28,877 $29,876 $32,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $476
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEclipseEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTSE V6XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,984$30,274$31,090$32,100$35,250
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,335-2,360-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$28,755$29,740$30,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0$985$2,160
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$28,877$29,876$32,781
Adjustments for Features0-284-2,169-2,196-4,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$26,708$27,680$28,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0$972$2,042

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelEclipseEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTSE V6XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100$100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,805$3,105$5,140$5,165$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,335$2,360$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-2,169-2,196-4,031

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelEclipseExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in113.7 in
Length179.7 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height53.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
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 Requested315093%
Total Not Requested2257%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested10049%
Total Not Requested10551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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