# Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback Costs $8,000 More Than Nissan Leaf

> Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback starts $37,745 vs Nissan Leaf's $29,990 base model.
- Title: Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback Costs $8,000 More Than Nissan…
- Summary: Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback starts $37,745 vs Nissan Leaf's $29,990 base model. The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback costs $8,000 more than the cheapest…
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- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/811004/2027-mitsubishi-eclipse-sportback-vs
- Author: Brian Potter
- Published: 2026-10-07T06:46:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mitsubishi eclipse sportback, nissan leaf, 2027, ev hardware, price comparison, range, cars
## 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback Launch
Mitsubishi says the 2027 Eclipse Sportback goes on sale this month with a starting price of $37,745.
## Nissan Leaf Trim Options
Nissan offers three Leaf trims: S+ at $29,990, SV+ at $34,230, and Platinum+ at $38,990.
## Price Gap Explained
The Eclipse Sportback costs $8,000 more than the cheapest Leaf despite sharing the same 75-kilowatt-hour battery.
## Eclipse Sportback's Single Trim
Mitsubishi sells the Eclipse Sportback in one loaded trim with a $2,600 Technology Package.
## Range Comparison
The base Leaf S+ has an EPA estimate of 303 miles versus the Eclipse Sportback's 282 miles.
## What Happens Next
Mitsubishi's one-trim strategy faces pressure as Nissan's trim ladder continues to undercut price and range.
## Key takeaway

The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback costs $8,000 more than the cheapest Nissan Leaf despite sharing EV hardware.