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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,340

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,754

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,220

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelForteLancer / Evolution
TrimSXEvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $31,399
Base Invoice $18,000 $29,593
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package   3,120
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package   2,727
Options (change) 1,750 3,120
Options (change) 1,525 2,727
Destination 695 575
Total Price $21,340 $35,094
Total Invoice $20,220 $32,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,414
Model Year20112006
ModelForteLancer / Evolution
TrimSXEvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4286hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$21,340$35,094
Adjustments for Features-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,560$35,094
Total Invoice$20,220$32,895
Adjustments for Features-7390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,481$32,895

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20112006
ModelForteLancer / Evolution
TrimSXEvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,625$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7390

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20112006
ModelForteLancer / Evolution
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in
Length178.3 in180.5 in
Width69.9 in66.8 in
Height57.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.2,746 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX

Sun, Sound, and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Infinity, 315W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192569%
Total Not Requested85031%

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