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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: $25,997

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $5,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,825

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $4,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGS SportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,699 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,657 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Accessory Package 229      
All-weather floor mats 75   55 55
iPod integration 199      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Convenience Group   250    
SYNC   395    
Ironman Package   1,495    
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Bright-finished fuel door   110 110 110
Accessory Package 169      
All-weather floor mats 55   47 47
iPod integration 149      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Convenience Group   213    
SYNC   336    
Ironman Package   1,271    
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Bright-finished fuel door   97 73 73
Options (change) 503 4,115 2,035 2,035
Options (change) 373 3,580 1,788 1,788
Destination 795 785 785 785
Total Price $25,997 $31,395 $32,065 $35,215
Total Invoice $24,825 $29,136 $29,846 $32,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,951
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGS SportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT4A6A6A6
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)235/45-18235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$25,997$31,395$32,065$35,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-1,390-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,997$29,930$30,675$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745$1,920
Total Invoice$24,825$29,136$29,846$32,751
Adjustments for Features0-1,360-1,294-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,825$27,776$28,552$29,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$776$1,845

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelEclipseExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGS SportXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
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
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
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   
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75 $75$75
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,125$4,590$4,515$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$1,390$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,360-1,294-3,130

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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