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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: $11,966

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,184

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $10,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelEclipseEclipseTaurus
TrimGTSE V6SHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $38,155
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $35,025
Premium Sport Package 3,540    
Accessory Package 270    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000  
Package 401A     2,000
Premium Sport Package 3,108    
Accessory Package 232    
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946  
Package 401A     1,740
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 2,000
Options (change) 4,287 946 1,740
Destination 675 675 795
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $40,950
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $37,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,698
Model Year200820082012
ModelEclipseEclipseTaurus
TrimGTSE V6SHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$28,984$30,274$40,950
Adjustments for Features0-300-6,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$34,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$37,560
Adjustments for Features0-284-5,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$31,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082012
ModelEclipseEclipseTaurus
TrimGTSE V6SHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Stability control $400$400
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,440$1,740$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-5,678

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082012
ModelEclipseTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in112.9 in
Length179.7 in202.9 in
Width72.2 in76.2 in
Height53.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft320.1 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
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested332599%
Total Not Requested501%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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