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Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Price Comparison

Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Price Comparison:
Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Price Comparison:

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For the Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Forester vs. Eclipse Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Forester and Eclipse will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport's price is $853 lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Forester vs. Eclipse Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring includes additional features worth $4735. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $4735 adjustment for the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring's additional features, the Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport is $853 less than the Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 177
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterEclipse
Trim2.5 XT TouringGS Sport
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4162hp I4
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 7650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price31,35625,768
Adjustments for Features-4,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price26,62125,768
Total Invoice29,25024,656
Adjustments for Features-4,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice24,83324,656

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Price Comparison (MSRP): Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
Difference: 5,588
Lowest Total Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
Difference: 4,594
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterEclipse
Trim2.5 XT TouringGS Sport
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price29,89524,699
Base Invoice27,99223,657
Auto-dimming rearview mirror185 
All-weather floor mats6975
Satellite radio432 
iPod integration 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0
All-weather floor mats 55
Satellite radio 0
iPod integration 149
Total options686274
Total options483204
Destination775795
Total Price31,35625,768
Total Invoice29,25024,656

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterEclipse
Trim2.5 XT TouringGS Sport
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Rollover sensor$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
HD radio$100 
Interior air filter$25 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$250 
Total Value of Features$7,160$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterEclipse
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.4 in
Length179.5 in180.4 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft315.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Forester

Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price very good for AWD.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Incentive financing and rebates
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle.

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