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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: $15,316

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,184

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $14,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelEclipseEclipseExplorer
TrimGTSE V6Sport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $41,675
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $38,862
Premium Sport Package 3,540    
Accessory Package 270    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000  
Cargo cover     135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Premium Sport Package 3,108    
Accessory Package 232    
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946  
Cargo cover     118
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 1,730
Options (change) 4,287 946 1,510
Destination 675 675 895
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $44,300
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $41,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,926
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,267
Model Year200820082014
ModelEclipseEclipseExplorer
TrimGTSE V6Sport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,984$30,274$44,300
Adjustments for Features0-300-8,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$35,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$41,267
Adjustments for Features0-284-7,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$33,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082014
ModelEclipseEclipseExplorer
TrimGTSE V6Sport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,465$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-7,816

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
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.4,921 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

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, front200Yes
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
Total Requested305090%
Total Not Requested32510%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%

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