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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: $28,984

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $6,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,184

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $5,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelEclipseEclipseForester
TrimGTSE V62.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $31,569
Premium Sport Package 3,540    
Accessory Package 270    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Door sill trim plates     38
Cargo net     90
Cargo cover     182
Premium Sport Package 3,108    
Accessory Package 232    
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Door sill trim plates     24
Cargo net     58
Cargo cover     118
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 509
Options (change) 4,287 946 329
Destination 675 675 850
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $35,154
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $32,748

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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: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $868
Model Year200820082016
ModelEclipseEclipseForester
TrimGTSE V62.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,984$30,274$35,154
Adjustments for Features0-300-6,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$28,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$32,748
Adjustments for Features0-284-6,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$26,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082016
ModelEclipseEclipseForester
TrimGTSE V62.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$400
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$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$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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$2,465$2,765$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-6,432

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Door sill trim plates100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested305090%
Total Not Requested32510%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%

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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