In 2000, the Mitsubishi Eclipse started at about $16,000 for the base model and topped out around $23,000 for the top GT with a V6, depending on options and regional pricing.
The 2000 Eclipse marked the third generation of Mitsubishi’s sporty coupe, offering a choice between a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an optional 3.0-liter V6. Buyers paid different prices based on trim level, transmission choice, and added features. The following ranges reflect typical MSRPs from brochures and automotive guides of the era.
Pricing by trim and engine
The figures below show common MSRPs for the 2000 Eclipse by engine and trim, before tax, destination charges, and incentives.
- Base 2.0-liter Eclipse: roughly $16,000
- 2.4-liter mid-range model: roughly $18,000–$19,500
- Top-spec 3.0-liter V6 GT: roughly $21,000–$23,000
Prices varied by dealer, region, and optional equipment. The ranges above reflect typical MSRP figures rather than a single fixed price for every car in every market.
What affected the price at the time
Engine options
Two engine choices shaped pricing: the standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder and the more powerful 3.0-liter V6. The V6 added a noticeable premium and usually required higher trim or extra options.
Options and features
Packages and features such as automatic transmission, leather upholstery, sunroof, spoiler, premium audio, and ABS could push the price higher. Dealer-installed accessories also varied by market.
Where to verify historical MSRPs
Historical MSRPs for the 2000 Eclipse are documented in old factory brochures, Car and Driver, Edmunds price lists, and archived dealership catalogs. If you want an exact figure for a specific trim and date, those primary sources or a scanned brochure are your best bet.
Summary
The 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse combined affordable sportiness with two engine options, and its new-car price ranged roughly from the mid-teens to the low-to-mid-twenties of thousands of dollars. Base models started around $16,000, while well-equipped GTs with the 3.0-liter V6 could reach the low to mid-$20,000s, depending on options and region.