A 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse averages $4,650 today, with most selling between $3,750 and $7,000. ForCar prices the Mitsubishi Eclipse from real US listings across 13 model years ($1,800–$8,500) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse still asks 86% of what a 2012 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 79 sedans we price, that ranks #18, above the 66% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−38.9%), after which losses ease to about 32.7% a year. Mileage costs it 47%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 107 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.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $3,750 | $7,000 | 9 | |
| 2011 | $3,300 | $7,000 | 5 | |
| 2009 | $2,500 | $6,000 | 6 | |
| 2008 | $2,950 | $5,880 | 8 | |
| 2007 | $3,500 | $4,995 | 32 | |
| 2006 | $1,500 | $7,750 | 6 | |
| 2005 | $2,500 | $6,000 | 3 | |
| 2004 | $1,700 | $3,995 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $1,000 | $9,500 | 17 | |
| 2002 | $2,500 | $8,500 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $1,500 | $6,500 | 5 | |
| 1997 | $3,000 | $4,500 | 6 | |
| 1996 | $2,500 | $8,500 | 3 |
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:
The newest Mitsubishi Eclipse averages $4,650; a 16-year-older one runs about $8,500 — roughly -83% lost over 16 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 #18 of 79, against a class median of 66%.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse market right now
What the market asks for a Mitsubishi Eclipse at each model year — the median of 249 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
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:
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.
For a 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse: a dealer trade-in offer is around $3,750, selling private-party nets about $4,650, and a lot asks near $7,000 — a $3,250 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 $4,650 today (roughly $3,750–$7,000). 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.
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