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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: $26,850

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,149

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $2,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelEclipseForte
TrimGTKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,149 $20,690
Base Invoice $22,837 $19,521
Premium Sport Package 3,540  
Accessory Package 299  
iPod integration 199  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Tech Package   3,700
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Sport Package 3,108  
Accessory Package 232  
iPod integration 140  
5-speed shiftable automatic 947  
Premium Tech Package   3,334
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 5,038 5,310
Options (change) 4,427 4,778
Destination 695 850
Total Price $29,882 $26,850
Total Invoice $27,959 $25,149

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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: $4,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,402
Model Year20092016
ModelEclipseForte
TrimGTKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,882$26,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,882$25,150
Total Invoice$27,959$25,149
Adjustments for Features0-1,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,959$23,557

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelEclipseForte
TrimGTKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,950$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,592

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092016
ModelEclipseForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length180.4 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height53.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,545 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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested277582%
Total Not Requested60018%
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested235062%
Total Not Requested145038%

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