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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: $19,670

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelForteLancer
TrimEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $22,495
Base Invoice $15,230 $21,745
Premium Package 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT   1,000
Premium Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
4-speed automatic 960  
6-speed shiftable CVT   967
Options (change) 2,980 1,000
Options (change) 2,675 967
Destination 695 835
Total Price $19,670 $24,330
Total Invoice $18,600 $23,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,818
Model Year20102016
ModelForteLancer
TrimEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$19,670$24,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,670$22,130
Total Invoice$18,600$23,547
Adjustments for Features0-2,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,600$21,418

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20102016
ModelForteLancer
TrimEXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$925$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,129

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20102016
ModelForteLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.7 in
Length178.3 in182.1 in
Width69.9 in69.4 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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