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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: $24,250

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,897

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelForteLancer / Evolution
TrimEXEvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $31,399
Base Invoice $18,993 $29,593
Premium Package 3,000  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295  
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package   3,120
Premium Package 2,717  
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244  
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package   2,727
Options (change) 3,410 3,120
Options (change) 3,054 2,727
Destination 850 575
Total Price $24,250 $35,094
Total Invoice $22,897 $32,895

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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: $13,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,434
Model Year20162006
ModelForteLancer / Evolution
TrimEXEvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4286hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$24,250$35,094
Adjustments for Features-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,670$35,094
Total Invoice$22,897$32,895
Adjustments for Features-2,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,461$32,895

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20162006
ModelForteLancer / Evolution
TrimEXEvolution IX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$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 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,425$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4360

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20162006
ModelForteLancer / Evolution
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in66.8 in
Height56.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.2,746 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested180053%
Total Not Requested157547%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX

Sun, Sound, and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Infinity, 315W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192569%
Total Not Requested85031%

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