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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,984

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $541

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,044

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelEclipseEclipseTaurusTaurus
TrimGTSE V6SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $26,670 $30,670
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $24,453 $28,053
Premium Sport Package 3,540      
Accessory Package 270      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces     1,135  
Sunroof     895 895
Premium Sport Package 3,108      
Accessory Package 232      
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946    
Leather seating surfaces     987  
Sunroof     779 779
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 2,030 895
Options (change) 4,287 946 1,766 779
Destination 675 675 825 825
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $29,525 $32,390
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $27,044 $29,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,693
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelEclipseEclipseTaurusTaurus
TrimGTSE V6SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,984$30,274$29,525$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,695-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$27,830$29,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0$1,875
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$27,044$29,657
Adjustments for Features0-284-1,553-2,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$25,491$27,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0$1,708

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelEclipseEclipseTaurusTaurus
TrimGTSE V6SELLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,880$2,180$3,575$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,695$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-1,553-2,458

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082009
ModelEclipseTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in112.9 in
Length179.7 in200.4 in
Width72.2 in74.5 in
Height53.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft321.2 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
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 plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested315093%
Total Not Requested2257%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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