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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimSXGTSEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $18,990 $38,990
Base Invoice $18,190 $18,092 $36,748
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Sun and Sound Package   1,900  
Touring Package   1,500 2,000
Navigation system   1,800 1,999
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Sun and Sound Package   1,682  
Touring Package   1,328 1,885
Navigation system   1,593 1,725
Options (change) 3,550 5,200 3,999
Options (change) 3,095 4,603 3,610
Destination 750 745 745
Total Price $23,400 $24,935 $43,734
Total Invoice $22,035 $23,440 $41,103

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,337
Model Year201220102010
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimSXGTSEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4168hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionT6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$23,400$24,935$43,734
Adjustments for Features-9900-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,410$24,935$39,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,874
Total Invoice$22,035$23,440$41,103
Adjustments for Features-9320-3,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,103$23,440$37,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,974

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220102010
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimSXGTSEvolution MR
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$1,935$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-9320-3,689

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122010
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.2,923 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
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 GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested200099%
Total Not Requested251%

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