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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: $20,675

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,393

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $3,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelForteLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimEXESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $16,090 $17,590
Base Invoice $18,993 $15,329 $16,758
Premium Package 3,000    
Cargo mat 95 80 80
Floor mats 115    
Rear spoiler 295    
Sun and Sound Package   1,500 1,500
Navigation Package   1,800  
Fog lights   280  
Bluetooth cell phone link   250  
Navigation and Technology Pkg.     2,000
Premium Package 2,717    
Cargo mat 78 51 51
Floor mats 93    
Rear spoiler 244    
Sun and Sound Package   1,328 1,328
Navigation Package   1,593  
Fog lights   230  
Bluetooth cell phone link   187  
Navigation and Technology Pkg.     1,769
Options (change) 3,505 3,910 3,580
Options (change) 3,132 3,389 3,148
Destination 850 675 675
Total Price $24,345 $20,675 $21,845
Total Invoice $22,975 $19,393 $20,581

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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: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $632
Model Year201620082008
ModelForteLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimEXESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4152hp I4152hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$24,345$20,675$21,845
Adjustments for Features-4,4650-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,880$20,675$21,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$22,975$19,393$20,581
Adjustments for Features-4,2140-754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,761$19,393$19,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$434

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year201620082008
ModelForteLancer / EvolutionLancer / Evolution
TrimEXESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
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
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,900$435$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2140-754

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Model Year20162008
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested175052%
Total Not Requested162548%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

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