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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,980

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $8,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,677

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $8,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelEclipseMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,149 $21,635
Base Invoice $27,589 $20,002
Accessory Package 199  
Premium Sport Package 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 59 45
Body kit 1,299 1,145
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
CD changer, in-dash   500
Convenience Package   1,105
Bright-finished fuel door   100
Rear spoiler   350
Satellite radio   430
Accessory Package 160  
Premium Sport Package 1,758  
All-weather floor mats 45 36
Body kit 1,013 916
5-speed shiftable automatic 947  
CD changer, in-dash   400
Convenience Package   949
Bright-finished fuel door   80
Rear spoiler   280
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 4,557 3,675
Options (change) 3,923 3,005
Destination 695 670
Total Price $34,401 $25,980
Total Invoice $32,207 $23,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,844
Model Year20092008
ModelEclipseMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$34,401$25,980
Adjustments for Features-5,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,396$25,980
Total Invoice$32,207$23,677
Adjustments for Features-4,6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,521$23,677

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092008
ModelEclipseMX-5 Miata
TrimGTSport
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Wind blocker$300 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Power convertible top$4000 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-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 
Total Value of Features$8,525$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6860

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092008
ModelEclipseMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.4 in91.7 in
Length180.4 in157.3 in
Width72.2 in67.7 in
Height54.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume5.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished fuel door100Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker300No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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