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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: $30,108

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $7,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,458

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $5,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,089 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $26,563 $29,479 $34,952
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
iPod integration 199    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Package 202A   3,075  
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
All-weather floor mats 55 64 64
iPod integration 149    
5-speed shiftable automatic 946    
Package 202A   2,614  
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 1,274 4,880 1,805
Options (change) 1,150 4,149 1,535
Destination 745 825 825
Total Price $30,108 $37,225 $40,165
Total Invoice $28,458 $34,453 $37,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,987
Model Year201020112011
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,108$37,225$40,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,330-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,108$32,895$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$28,458$34,453$37,312
Adjustments for Features0-4,008-5,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,458$30,445$31,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,391

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020112011
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorer
TrimGTXLTLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$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  
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $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  
Compass$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
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-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  
Total Value of Features$3,475$7,805$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,008-5,476

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102011
ModelEclipseExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in112.6 in
Length180.4 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height53.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,609 lb.4,578 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested145045%

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