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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: $25,768

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $2,952

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,656

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $1,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelEclipseTaurusTaurus
TrimGS SportSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,699 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $23,657 $21,801 $25,388
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
iPod integration 199    
SYNC   395  
Safety and Security Package   695  
Interior Convenience Package   895  
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Sunroof   895 895
Stability control     495
All-weather floor mats 55 57 57
iPod integration 149    
SYNC   344  
Safety and Security Package   605  
Interior Convenience Package   779  
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Leather seating surfaces   779  
Sunroof   779 779
Stability control     431
Options (change) 274 4,285 1,660
Options (change) 204 3,722 1,437
Destination 795 800 800
Total Price $25,768 $28,720 $30,080
Total Invoice $24,656 $26,323 $27,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,277
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,048
Model Year201220082008
ModelEclipseTaurusTaurus
TrimGS SportSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$25,768$28,720$30,080
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,768$28,045$29,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985
Total Invoice$24,656$26,323$27,625
Adjustments for Features0-619-964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,656$25,704$26,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$957

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220082008
ModelEclipseTaurusTaurus
TrimGS SportSELLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,325$3,000$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-619-964

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122008
ModelEclipseTaurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in112.9 in
Length180.4 in200.4 in
Width72.2 in74.5 in
Height53.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,609 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
Ford Taurus SEL

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%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested42577%
Total Not Requested12523%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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