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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,768

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $11,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,656

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $10,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGS Sport2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,699 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,657 $33,675
iPod integration 199  
All-weather floor mats 75 81
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Door sill trim plates   53
iPod integration 149  
All-weather floor mats 55 52
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Door sill trim plates   34
Options (change) 274 379
Options (change) 204 244
Destination 795 915
Total Price $25,768 $37,384
Total Invoice $24,656 $34,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $511
Model Year20122018
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGS Sport2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,768$37,384
Adjustments for Features0-10,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,768$27,009
Total Invoice$24,656$34,834
Adjustments for Features0-9,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,656$25,167

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGS Sport2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,075$13,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,667

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelEclipseForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.9 in
Length180.4 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height53.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,609 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.774.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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