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What a Mitsubishi Eclipse is worth

A 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse averages $5,988 today, with most selling between $4,995 and $7,811. ForCar prices the Mitsubishi Eclipse from real US listings across 10 model years ($1,600–$6,900) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.

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$5,988
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What the numbers say

A 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse still asks 97% of what a 2012 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 68 sedans we price, that ranks #9, above the 68% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−72.4%). Mileage costs it 47%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 90 listings.

Mitsubishi Eclipse value by year

What a Mitsubishi Eclipse is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.

FIG.01·Mitsubishi Eclipse Value by Year
YearTrade-inMedianDealerListings
2012$4,995$5,988$7,8116
2011$2,900$4,995$11,0006
2009$2,900$6,000$7,2005
2008$2,500$3,700$6,0009
2007$4,900$5,800$8,99540
2006$1,200$1,600$3,6509
2005$2,500$3,750$10,9903
2003$1,200$4,995$7,5006
2001$3,500$6,900$14,9903
1997$3,000$3,200$3,5003
ROWS 10·SOURCE ForCar · Mitsubishi Eclipse

How the Mitsubishi Eclipse depreciates

Median market price by model year — how a Mitsubishi Eclipse loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:

FIG.02·Mitsubishi Eclipse Depreciation Curve — Median Value by Year
201220092007200520011997$5,988$6,000$5,800$3,750$6,900$3,200
RANGE $5,988 → $3,200·SOURCE ForCar · Mitsubishi Eclipse

The newest Mitsubishi Eclipse averages $5,988; a 15-year-older one runs about $3,200 — roughly 47% lost over 15 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.

Does the Mitsubishi Eclipse hold value better than its rivals?

Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2012 price a 2007 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mitsubishi Eclipse sits at #9 of 68, against a class median of 68%.

FIG.03·Mitsubishi Eclipse vs sedans — Value Retention
01
Galant176%
02
Mazda6131%
03
S4121%
04
CL-Class119%
05
LS109%
06
Impala100%
07
750i99%
08
WRX97%
09
Eclipse97%
10
Malibu95%
11
Continental92%
12
M689%
TOP 12·UNIT % of 2012 price retained·SOURCE ForCar · 90 listings

The Mitsubishi Eclipse market right now

What the market asks for a Mitsubishi Eclipse at each model year — the median of 145 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.

FIG.04·Mitsubishi Eclipse Market — Asking Price Range by Year
199720032006200820112012$3,200$4,995$1,600$3,700$4,995$5,988
RANGE $3,200 → $5,988·SOURCE ForCar · 145 listings
This is the median line. Pro plots all 145 Mitsubishi Eclipse listings on this chart and flags every under-market deal.Upgrade to Pro →

Adjust your Mitsubishi Eclipse value for mileage

Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mitsubishi Eclipse is worth on today's market.

And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Mitsubishi Eclipse about 47% of its under-40k price:

FIG.05·Mitsubishi Eclipse — Price by Mileage Band
01
Under 40k miles10 listings$9,500
02
40k–100k43 listings$5,900
03
100k–150k20 listings$4,995
04
Over 150k32 listings$2,950
TOP 4·UNIT median asking price·SOURCE ForCar · 105 listings

Trade-in, private-party & dealer price

Every Mitsubishi Eclipse has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.

Trade-in / low
$5k
Private-party
$6k
Dealer / high
$8k
FIG.06·Mitsubishi Eclipse — Trade-in vs Private-Party vs Dealer
01
Trade-in — a dealer pays you10th percentile$4,995
02
Private-party — you sell itmedian · typical price$5,988
03
Dealer retail — a lot charges90th percentile$7,811
TOP 3·UNIT $ · 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse·SOURCE ForCar · 6 listings

For a 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,995, selling private-party nets about $5,988, and a lot asks near $7,811 — a $2,816 spread on the same car.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse value FAQ

How much is a Mitsubishi Eclipse worth?

A 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse averages $5,988 today (roughly $4,995–$7,811). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.

Does mileage change the Mitsubishi Eclipse value?

Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.

Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse value free?

Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.

How is this calculated?

ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Mitsubishi Eclipse from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse year is the best value?

See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.

Is this a free Mitsubishi Eclipse Blue Book alternative?

Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Mitsubishi Eclipses are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.

Mitsubishi Eclipse values from real US market listings, aggregated per model year. For exact specs decode your VIN. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.