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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $19,845 $27,995
Base Invoice $18,000 $19,007 $26,813
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Touring Package   3,550 3,350
Navigation system   2,295 2,295
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Touring Package   3,159 2,982
Navigation system   2,050 2,050
Options (change) 3,550 5,845 5,645
Options (change) 3,095 5,209 5,032
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $23,140 $26,485 $34,435
Total Invoice $21,790 $25,011 $32,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,012
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4168hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionT6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,140$26,485$34,435
Adjustments for Features-8400-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,300$26,485$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$21,790$25,011$32,640
Adjustments for Features-7910-3,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,999$25,011$28,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,695

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201120122012
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,000$1,160$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-7910-3,934

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112012
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
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested115032%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
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 headlights100Yes
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

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