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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: $28,464

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $2,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,728

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $2,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,699 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,411 $28,084
Premium Sport Package 3,270  
5-speed shiftable automatic 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo cover   166
Premium Sport Package 2,871  
5-speed shiftable automatic 851  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 4,170 351
Options (change) 3,722 228
Destination 595 725
Total Price $28,464 $31,071
Total Invoice $26,728 $29,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,443
Model Year20062011
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,464$31,071
Adjustments for Features0-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,464$25,986
Total Invoice$26,728$29,037
Adjustments for Features0-4,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,728$24,285

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Total Value of Features$2,525$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,752

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelEclipseForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.0 in
Length179.7 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height53.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.768.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 pedals75No
235/45VR18 tires400No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275073%
Total Not Requested102527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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