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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: $26,500

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $669

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,844

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $19,845 $27,995
Base Invoice $18,528 $19,007 $26,813
Technology Package 2,300    
215/45HR17 300    
Premium Package 2,600    
Cargo mat 95 89 89
Remote start 495 595 595
Rear spoiler 295    
Floor mats 115    
Touring Package   3,550 3,350
Navigation system   2,295 2,295
Technology Package 2,074    
215/45HR17 269    
Premium Package 2,348    
Cargo mat 78 59 59
Remote start 410 505 505
Rear spoiler 244    
Floor mats 93    
Touring Package   3,159 2,982
Navigation system   2,050 2,050
Options (change) 6,200 6,529 6,329
Options (change) 5,516 5,773 5,596
Destination 800 795 795
Total Price $26,500 $27,169 $35,119
Total Invoice $24,844 $25,575 $33,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,604
Model Year201420122012
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXGTRalliart
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$26,500$27,169$35,119
Adjustments for Features-3,0650-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,435$27,169$30,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$24,844$25,575$33,204
Adjustments for Features-2,8730-3,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,971$25,575$29,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,705

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201420122012
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXGTRalliart
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$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,700$635$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8730-3,924

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20142012
ModelForteLancer
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.2,933 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested132578%
Total Not Requested37522%
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested137538%

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 headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested300082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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 headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested280081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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