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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: $25,827

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $9,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,701

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $7,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGS Sport2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,699 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,657 $31,569
iPod integration 199  
Cargo organizer 59 60
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
iPod integration 149  
Cargo organizer 45 39
All-weather floor mats 55 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Options (change) 333 369
Options (change) 249 238
Destination 795 850
Total Price $25,827 $35,014
Total Invoice $24,701 $32,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,192
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,365
Model Year20122016
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGS Sport2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,827$35,014
Adjustments for Features0-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,827$29,019
Total Invoice$24,701$32,657
Adjustments for Features0-5,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,701$27,066

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelEclipseForester
TrimGS Sport2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,525$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,591

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelEclipseForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.9 in
Length180.4 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height53.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,609 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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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