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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: $20,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,665

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXESGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $17,595 $22,495
Base Invoice $16,570 $17,009 $21,745
Technology Package 1,800    
Premium Package 950    
Sun and Sound Package   1,750  
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
6-speed shiftable CVT   1,000 1,000
Technology Package 1,570    
Premium Package 830    
Sun and Sound Package   1,558  
Navigation system   1,625 1,625
6-speed shiftable CVT   967 967
Options (change) 2,750 4,550 2,800
Options (change) 2,400 4,150 2,592
Destination 695 835 835
Total Price $20,840 $22,980 $26,130
Total Invoice $19,665 $21,994 $25,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,357
Model Year201120162016
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXESGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4148hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$20,840$22,980$26,130
Adjustments for Features-300-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,810$22,980$23,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$19,665$21,994$25,172
Adjustments for Features-280-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,637$21,994$23,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,083

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201120162016
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXESGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,675$1,645$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$0$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-2,095

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112016
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 Weight2,769 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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