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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: $6,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,728

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $5,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,699 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,411 $31,569
Premium Sport Package 3,270  
5-speed shiftable automatic 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Cargo cover   182
Premium Sport Package 2,871  
5-speed shiftable automatic 851  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,170 381
Options (change) 3,722 247
Destination 595 850
Total Price $28,464 $35,026
Total Invoice $26,728 $32,666

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $516
Model Year20062016
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,464$35,026
Adjustments for Features0-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,464$28,106
Total Invoice$26,728$32,666
Adjustments for Features0-6,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,728$26,212

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
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
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,454

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelEclipseForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.9 in
Length179.7 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height53.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275073%
Total Not Requested102527%

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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