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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: $1,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,184

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $1,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelEclipseEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTSE V6XLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Sport Package 3,540        
Accessory Package 270        
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000      
Convenience Group     250    
Heated front seats     300    
Leather seating surfaces     695    
4.6L V8     1,295 1,295 1,295
Cargo cover     90 90 90
Bright-finished fuel door     110 110 110
Satellite radio     195 195 195
Side curtain airbags     560    
Sunroof     850 850 850
Premium Sport Package 3,108        
Accessory Package 232        
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946      
Convenience Group     213    
Heated front seats     255    
Leather seating surfaces     591    
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192 1,192
Cargo cover     77 77 77
Bright-finished fuel door     73 73 73
Satellite radio     166 166 166
Side curtain airbags     476    
Sunroof     723 723 723
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 4,345 2,540 2,540
Options (change) 4,287 946 3,766 2,231 2,231
Destination 675 675 735 735 735
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $30,450 $31,645 $34,390
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $28,531 $29,756 $32,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101
Model Year20082008200720072007
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 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 680, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,984$30,274$30,450$31,645$34,390
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,545-1,670-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$28,905$29,975$31,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0$1,070$2,190
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$28,531$29,756$32,327
Adjustments for Features0-284-1,448-1,570-3,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$27,083$28,186$29,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0$1,103$2,147

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200720072007
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Roof rails  $250$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100$100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
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 
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
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$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,705$3,005$4,250$4,375$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,545$1,670$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-1,448-1,570-3,097

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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

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

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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