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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: $29,742

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,770

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $94

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,149 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,837 $26,005
Premium Sport Package 3,540  
Accessory Package 299  
All-weather floor mats 59 55
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Premium Sport Package 3,108  
Accessory Package 232  
All-weather floor mats 45 33
5-speed shiftable automatic 947  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,898 1,437
Options (change) 4,332 1,140
Destination 695 625
Total Price $29,742 $29,957
Total Invoice $27,864 $27,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,304
Model Year20092006
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,742$29,957
Adjustments for Features0-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,742$28,652
Total Invoice$27,864$27,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,864$26,560

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,940$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,210

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelEclipseForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in99.4 in
Length180.4 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in68.3 in
Height53.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,545 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.757.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
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 plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested282584%
Total Not Requested55016%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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