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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: $27,984

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $4,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelEclipseEclipseForesterForester
TrimGTSE V6LimitedTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $30,795 $34,295
Accessory Package 270      
Premium Sport Package 3,540      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Cargo net     68 68
Accessory Package 232      
Premium Sport Package 3,108      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Cargo net     44 44
Options (change) 3,810 0 366 366
Options (change) 3,340 0 236 236
Destination 675 675 975 975
Total Price $27,984 $29,274 $32,136 $35,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,429
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelEclipseEclipseForesterForester
TrimGTSE V6LimitedTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,984$29,274$32,136$35,636
Adjustments for Features0-300-7,075-11,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,984$28,974$25,061$23,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$1,285$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820192019
ModelEclipseEclipseForesterForester
TrimGTSE V6LimitedTouring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,665$1,965$8,740$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$7,075$11,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-267-403

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelEclipseForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in105.1 in
Length179.7 in182.1 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height53.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.776.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%
Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested305090%
Total Not Requested32510%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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