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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,665

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,395 $21,095 $22,095
Base Invoice $16,570 $20,392 $21,359
Technology Package 1,800    
Premium Package 950    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Technology Package 1,570    
Premium Package 830    
Navigation system   1,625 1,625
Options (change) 2,750 1,800 1,800
Options (change) 2,400 1,625 1,625
Destination 695 865 865
Total Price $20,840 $23,760 $24,760
Total Invoice $19,665 $22,882 $23,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,901
Model Year201120172017
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4168hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$20,840$23,760$24,760
Adjustments for Features0-970-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,840$22,790$22,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$19,665$22,882$23,849
Adjustments for Features0-934-2,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,665$21,948$21,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$382$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201120172017
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
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$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,645$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-934-2,283

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112017
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.3,142 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?
Sunroof900No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested130079%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SE

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

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

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

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