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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: $19,210

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $9,672

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,162

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $8,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelEclipseForteForte
TrimGTKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,149 $16,595 $17,695
Base Invoice $22,837 $15,810 $16,860
Premium Sport Package 3,540    
Accessory Package 299    
iPod integration 199    
Leather seating surfaces   1,000 1,000
Sunroof   700 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180 180
Cargo net   40 40
Premium Sport Package 3,108    
Accessory Package 232    
iPod integration 140    
Leather seating surfaces   870 870
Sunroof   610 610
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145 145
Cargo net   32 32
Options (change) 4,038 1,920 1,920
Options (change) 3,480 1,657 1,657
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $28,882 $19,210 $20,310
Total Invoice $27,012 $18,162 $19,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,927
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,218
Model Year200920102010
ModelEclipseForteForte
TrimGTKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$28,882$19,210$20,310
Adjustments for Features-1,7450-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,137$19,210$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125
Total Invoice$27,012$18,162$19,212
Adjustments for Features-1,6320-922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,380$18,162$18,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$128

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920102010
ModelEclipseForteForte
TrimGTKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,565$820$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6320-922

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelEclipseForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.4 in104.3 in
Length180.4 in176.4 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in
Height53.5 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte specs.

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
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested255076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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