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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: $30,427

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $2,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,697

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $2,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,089 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,563 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Accessory Package 319      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
iPod integration 199      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Leather seating surfaces   995    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Bright-finished fuel door   115 115  
Satellite radio   195    
Sunroof     850 850
Accessory Package 239      
All-weather floor mats 55 64 64 64
iPod integration 149      
5-speed shiftable automatic 946      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Leather seating surfaces   846    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Bright-finished fuel door   99 99  
Satellite radio   166    
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 1,593 4,080 2,350 2,235
Options (change) 1,389 3,548 2,078 1,979
Destination 745 815 815 815
Total Price $30,427 $33,365 $34,780 $38,600
Total Invoice $28,697 $30,821 $32,212 $35,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $891
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 980, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,427$33,365$34,780$38,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,335-1,310-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,427$32,030$33,470$34,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440$2,085
Total Invoice$28,697$30,821$32,212$35,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,233-1,213-4,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,697$29,588$30,999$31,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,411$1,960

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010200920092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,280$4,615$4,590$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335$1,310$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,233-1,213-4,147

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,609 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

Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100Yes
Total Requested10056%
Total Not Requested8044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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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