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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,845

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS   
Difference: $4,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,581

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS   
Difference: $3,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelForteLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimEXGTSEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $17,590 $38,290
Base Invoice $18,528 $16,758 $36,089
Technology Package 2,300   2,550
215/45HR17 300    
Premium Package 2,600    
Cargo mat 95 80 80
Floor mats 115    
Rear spoiler 295    
Sun and Sound Package   1,500  
Navigation and Technology Pkg.   2,000  
Technology Package 2,074   2,232
215/45HR17 269    
Premium Package 2,348    
Cargo mat 78 51 51
Floor mats 93    
Rear spoiler 244    
Sun and Sound Package   1,328  
Navigation and Technology Pkg.   1,769  
Options (change) 5,705 3,580 2,630
Options (change) 5,106 3,148 2,283
Destination 800 675 675
Total Price $26,005 $21,845 $41,595
Total Invoice $24,434 $20,581 $39,047

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,493
Model Year201420082008
ModelForteLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimEXGTSEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4152hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionT6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$26,005$21,845$41,595
Adjustments for Features-5,6900-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,315$21,845$36,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,000
Total Invoice$24,434$20,581$39,047
Adjustments for Features-5,3460-4,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,088$20,581$34,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,007

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year201420082008
ModelForteLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimEXGTSEvolution 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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400 $400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
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 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,325$1,635$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$0$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3460-4,459

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20142008
ModelForteLancer / Evolution
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in180.0 in
Width70.1 in69.4 in
Height56.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested115032%
Total Not Requested247568%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation and Technology Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution MR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%

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