2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: real cost in California
See the Eclipse Cross on Mitsubishi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, ES · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$27,795the advertised price
Drive away$32,288with fees and tax
Loan payment$465/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,122/moeverything, after resale
$32,288 to drive away + $61,213 to run it for 6 years − $12,706 back at resale = $80,796, or $1,122 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$32,288
Running it, 6 yrs+$61,213
Back at resale−$12,706
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$27,795Feesfreight $1,745 (our estimate) · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,830Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,663Fuel13,500 mi a year at 26 MPG
+$17,908Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,567Maintenanceestimate
+$9,769Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,040Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,209Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,721Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$12,706True cost $80,796 ÷ 72 months$1,122 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV179.0 in long
Seats5
Cargo23.4 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.5 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine152 hp gas, AWD
0–60 mph8.6–8.7 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy25–26 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 1,500 lb
Tires18"215/55R18
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Warranty5 yrspowertrain 10 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 152 hp, 5 seats.| ES | $27,795 | $32,288 | $80,796 | ✓ $1,122/mo | 26 MPG | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| LE | $29,395 | $34,032 | $83,891 | $1,165/mo | 25 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SE | $30,495 | $35,231 | $84,757 | $1,177/mo | 25 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Ralliart | $31,345 | $36,157 | $86,078 | $1,196/mo | 25 MPG | — No | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Black Edition | $31,645 | $36,484 | $86,415 | $1,200/mo | 25 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SEL | $31,945 | $36,811 | $86,751 | $1,205/mo | 25 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
ES
✓ $1,122/mo
True cost
LE
$1,165/mo
True cost
SE
$1,177/mo
True cost
Ralliart
$1,196/mo
True cost
Black Edition
$1,200/mo
True cost
SEL
$1,205/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
ES$27,795
LE$29,395
SE$30,495
Ralliart$31,345
Black Edition$31,645
SEL$31,945
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓
✓ from Black Edition
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓
✓ from Black Edition
Adaptive cruise
✓
✓ from Black Edition
360° camera
✓ from SEL
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from LE
Heated steering wheel
✓ from SEL
Heated rear seats
+ $1,850
Dual-zone climate
✓
✓ from Black Edition
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ LE to SE
✓ from Black Edition
Remote start
✓ from LE
Power liftgate
✓
✓ from Black Edition
Power driver's seat
✓
✓ from Black Edition
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
+ $1,850
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
+ $1,000
+ $1,850
Panoramic roof
+ $1,000
+ $1,850
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free drivingParking sensorsCooled seatsMassaging seatsWireless phone chargingMemory seatWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationPremium sound systemLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the ES (51 items)
- 12V Power Outlets
- 16-Inch Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
- 215/70R16 All-Season Tires
- 4 Speakers
- 4-Way Adjustable Passenger Seat
- 5 Passenger Seating
- 6-Way Adjustable Driver Seat
- 60:40 Rear Seat Folding Function with Recline Adjustment
- 7 Airbags\n \n For Full Product Details, Please Visit Mitsubishicars.com
- 8.0" Smartphone-Link Display Audio (SDA)
- AM/FM Radio
- Active Stability Control (ASC)
- Adjustable Front-Seat Shoulder Belt Anchors
- Advanced Dual-Stage Front Airbags
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Anti-Theft Engine Immobilizer
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Automatic Climate Control
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks
- Cruise Control
- Driver Knee Airbag
- ECO Indicator
- ECO Mode Switch
- Fabric Seating Surfaces
- Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with Pedestrian Detection
- Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Front USB Port
- HD Radio
- Heated Side Mirrors
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Headlights
- LED Tail Lights
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Power Windows with Driver Auto Up/Down
- Rear Seat Alert
- Rearview Camera
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Rise Body Construction
- S-AWC Drive Mode Selector
- Seatbelt Reminder for All Seating Positions
- Side Curtain Airbags
- SiriusXM with 3-Month All Access Trial
- Steering Wheel Audio and Phone Controls
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Three-Point Seatbelts with Pretensioner for All Seating Positions
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Recalls
We couldn't match the Eclipse Cross in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Eclipse Cross in California?
- $32,288 to drive away for the ES, from a $27,795 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $465 loan payment, about $1,131 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,122 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 1,500 lb for every trim.
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US prices in US dollars from Mitsubishi's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it (our estimate where it doesn't). Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.