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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: $8,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,184

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $7,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelEclipseEclipseExplorerExplorer
TrimGTSE V6XLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $30,027 $35,268
Accessory Package 270      
Premium Sport Package 3,540      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000    
Package 205A     2,800  
Cargo cover     135 135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Accessory Package 232      
Premium Sport Package 3,108      
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946    
Package 205A     2,380  
Cargo cover     115 115
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 4,530 1,730
Options (change) 4,287 946 3,851 1,471
Destination 675 675 825 825
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $37,450 $40,410
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $34,703 $37,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,941
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,399
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelEclipseEclipseExplorerExplorer
TrimGTSE V6XLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,984$30,274$37,450$40,410
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,525-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$31,925$33,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0$1,395
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$34,703$37,564
Adjustments for Features0-284-5,120-6,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$29,583$30,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0$1,390

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelEclipseEclipseExplorerExplorer
TrimGTSE V6XLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,855$3,155$8,380$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,525$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-5,120-6,591

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelEclipseExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in112.6 in
Length179.7 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height53.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%
Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested305090%
Total Not Requested32510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested157552%

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