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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,590

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,695

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForteLancer
TrimSXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $26,490
Base Invoice $18,000 $25,237
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 695 695
Total Price $19,590 $27,185
Total Invoice $18,695 $25,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,404
Model Year20112009
ModelForteLancer
TrimSXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$19,590$27,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,590$24,215
Total Invoice$18,695$25,932
Adjustments for Features0-2,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,695$23,099

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112009
ModelForteLancer
TrimSXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Total Value of Features$1,925$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,833

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112009
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 Weight2,870 lb.3,480 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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