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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: $29,742

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $763

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,864

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,149 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $22,837 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Sport Package 3,540      
Accessory Package 299      
All-weather floor mats 59 55 55 55
5-speed shiftable automatic 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      
All-weather floor mats 45 47 47 47
5-speed shiftable automatic 947      
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) 4,898 4,400 2,595 2,595
Options (change) 4,332 3,813 2,278 2,278
Destination 695 735 735 735
Total Price $29,742 $30,505 $31,700 $34,445
Total Invoice $27,864 $28,578 $29,803 $32,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 980, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$29,742$30,505$31,700$34,445
Adjustments for Features0-645-770-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,742$29,860$30,930$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,070$2,190
Total Invoice$27,864$28,578$29,803$32,374
Adjustments for Features0-604-724-2,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,864$27,974$29,079$30,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,105$2,149

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200720072007
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$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
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,105$3,750$3,875$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645$770$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-604-724-2,251

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
ModelEclipseExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in113.7 in
Length180.4 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height53.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,545 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

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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