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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,890

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,835

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014201420142014
ModelForteLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $20,445 $28,395 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $16,660 $19,582 $27,196 $33,518 $36,584
Leather seating surfaces 1,000        
Sunroof 700        
Touring Package   3,300 3,300   2,150
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800  
Sight and Sound Package       2,000  
Premium Package         1,900
Leather seating surfaces 870        
Sunroof 610        
Touring Package   2,937 2,937   1,914
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602  
Sight and Sound Package       1,780  
Premium Package         1,691
Options (change) 1,700 3,300 3,300 3,800 4,050
Options (change) 1,480 2,937 2,937 3,382 3,605
Destination 695 810 810 810 810
Total Price $19,890 $24,555 $32,505 $39,605 $43,055
Total Invoice $18,835 $23,329 $30,943 $37,710 $40,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,211
Model Year20102014201420142014
ModelForteLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6M5S6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6710, 9710, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$19,890$24,555$32,505$39,605$43,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-5,500-4,050-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,890$23,205$27,005$35,555$37,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800$12,350$14,575
Total Invoice$18,835$23,329$30,943$37,710$40,999
Adjustments for Features0-1,283-5,236-3,856-5,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,835$22,046$25,707$33,854$35,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,661$11,808$13,930

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20102014201420142014
ModelForteLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manual $0 $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Adjustable center differential  $275$275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25 
Heated mirrors    $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,075$2,425$6,575$5,125$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$5,500$4,050$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,283-5,236-3,856-5,023

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20102014
ModelForteLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.7 in
Length178.3 in180.0 in
Width69.9 in69.4 in
Height57.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested200062%
Total Not Requested125038%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested200062%
Total Not Requested125038%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested200090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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