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Used 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Eclipse Cross is a small SUV with seating for five that comes in five trim levels, starting with the bare-bones ES and moving up to the well-equipped SEL S-AWC. Only one engine is available: a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (152 horsepower, 184 pound-feet of torque) that's connected to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). All-wheel drive is standard on all but the base ES trim, which is front-wheel-drive.

Standard equipment on the ES trim includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, foglights, and heated side mirrors. Inside, you'll find a height-adjustable driver's seat, 60/40-split folding rear seats that slide and recline, a rearview camera, cruise control, automatic climate control, a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, Bluetooth, a USB port, and a four-speaker sound system. Stepping up to the ES S-AWC adds all-wheel drive.

Next up is the LE S-AWC. It adds black exterior trim pieces with black 18-inch alloy wheels. The infotainment system is upgraded to a 7-inch screen with a remote touchpad controller mounted near the shift lever. This system also gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, a second USB port and voice controls.

Our favorite of the mix is the SE S-AWC. It gets a bunch of upgrades such as proximity entry with push-button start, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, illuminated vanity mirrors, heated front seats, upgraded fabric upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a six-speaker stereo system, dual-zone climate control and a rear-seat center armrest. The SE also comes with Mitsubishi Connect, a subscription that adds an SOS and emergency roadside assistance button and a remote tracker. It also provides the ability to remotely control climate settings, door locks, horn, lights, vehicle settings, and parental controls from a cellphone.

The range-topping SEL S-AWC adds full LED headlights, leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver's seat, a head-up display, and a surround-view parking camera system. The Touring package, exclusively available for the SEL trim, includes a panoramic sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a premium Rockford Fosgate nine-speaker stereo system, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats,automatic high beams, and extra safety features such as lane departure warning, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.

A towing package is available for all trim levels, which adds a tow hitch and a wiring harness.

Which Eclipse Cross trim does Edmunds recommend?

The SE S-AWC is the trim level that makes the most sense to us. It packs a good amount of technology and active safety features, plus a handful of minor but useful interior upgrades such as illuminated vanity mirrors and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

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Comparing average pricing near
Lake Oswego, OR
Vehicle
Eclipse Cross ES
Eclipse Cross LE
Eclipse Cross SE
Eclipse Cross SEL
Eclipse Cross SEL Touring
Vehicle
ES
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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LE
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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SE
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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SEL
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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SEL Touring
1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
premium cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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Not Available
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
152 hp @ 5,500 rpm
152 hp @ 5,500 rpm
152 hp @ 5,500 rpm
152 hp @ 5,500 rpm
152 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
184 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
215/70R16
225/55R18
225/55R18
225/55R18
225/55R18
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
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Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 29 / 27 MPG
25 / 26 / 25 MPG
25 / 26 / 25 MPG
25 / 26 / 25 MPG
25 / 26 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
16.6 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
15.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
432 / 481 miles
395 / 411 miles
395 / 411 miles
395 / 411 miles
395 / 411 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.0 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,307 lb.
3,483 lb.
3,516 lb.
3,516 lb.
3,516 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
Height
67.1 in.
67.3 in.
67.3 in.
67.3 in.
67.3 in.
Length
175.5 in.
175.5 in.
175.5 in.
175.5 in.
175.5 in.
Wheelbase
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
106.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
22.6 cu. ft.
22.6 cu. ft.
22.6 cu. ft.
22.6 cu. ft.
22.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
35.5 in.
35.5 in.
35.5 in.
35.5 in.
35.0 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
Rear Head Room
33.3 in.
33.3 in.
33.3 in.
33.3 in.
32.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.3 in.
35.3 in.
35.3 in.
35.3 in.
35.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Tarmac Black Metallic
Alloy Silver Metallic
Mercury Gray Metallic
Diamond White Pearl
Octane Blue Metallic
Rally Red Metallic
Bronze Metallic
Tarmac Black Metallic
Alloy Silver Metallic
Red Diamond
Mercury Gray Metallic
Diamond White Pearl
Octane Blue Metallic
Rally Red Metallic
Bronze Metallic
Tarmac Black Metallic
Alloy Silver Metallic
Red Diamond
Mercury Gray Metallic
Diamond White Pearl
Octane Blue Metallic
Rally Red Metallic
Bronze Metallic
Tarmac Black Metallic
Alloy Silver Metallic
Red Diamond
Mercury Gray Metallic
Diamond White Pearl
Octane Blue Metallic
Rally Red Metallic
Bronze Metallic
Tarmac Black Metallic
Alloy Silver Metallic
Red Diamond
Mercury Gray Metallic
Diamond White Pearl
Octane Blue Metallic
Rally Red Metallic
Bronze Metallic