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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: $28,915

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $967

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,066

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelEclipseForte
TrimGTSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,149 $23,800
Base Invoice $22,837 $22,422
Premium Sport Package 3,540  
Accessory Package 299  
iPod integration 199  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   125
Premium Sport Package 3,108  
Accessory Package 232  
iPod integration 140  
5-speed shiftable automatic 947  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 5,038 4,220
Options (change) 4,427 3,749
Destination 695 895
Total Price $29,882 $28,915
Total Invoice $27,959 $27,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,590
Model Year20092018
ModelEclipseForte
TrimGTSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,882$28,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,882$24,965
Total Invoice$27,959$27,066
Adjustments for Features0-3,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,959$23,369

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelEclipseForte
TrimGTSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,697

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelEclipseForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length180.4 in171.3 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height53.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,545 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.756.4 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
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
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested302590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8039%
Total Not Requested12561%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested215052%

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