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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,524

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelEclipseEclipseForte
TrimGTSE V6Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $20,600
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $19,436
Premium Sport Package 3,540    
Accessory Package 270    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000  
Premium Package     1,800
Cargo net     50
Cargo mat     95
Floor mats     115
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Premium Sport Package 3,108    
Accessory Package 232    
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946  
Premium Package     1,624
Cargo net     42
Cargo mat     78
Floor mats     93
6-speed shiftable automatic     942
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 3,060
Options (change) 4,287 946 2,779
Destination 675 675 800
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $24,460
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $23,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,580
Model Year200820082014
ModelEclipseEclipseForte
TrimGTSE V6Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6263hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,984$30,274$24,460
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$22,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$23,015
Adjustments for Features0-284-1,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$21,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082014
ModelEclipseEclipseForte
TrimGTSE V6Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,850$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-1,411

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelEclipseForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length179.7 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height53.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested257576%
Total Not Requested80024%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8039%
Total Not Requested12561%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested45017%

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