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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: $21,345

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,258

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForteLancer
TrimEXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $26,490
Base Invoice $18,993 $25,237
Rear spoiler 295  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo mat 95 80
Rear spoiler 244  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo mat 78 51
Options (change) 505 80
Options (change) 415 51
Destination 850 695
Total Price $21,345 $27,265
Total Invoice $20,258 $25,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,276
Model Year20162009
ModelForteLancer
TrimEXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$21,345$27,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,345$24,695
Total Invoice$20,258$25,983
Adjustments for Features0-2,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,258$23,534

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20162009
ModelForteLancer
TrimEXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,450$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,449

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,036 lb.3,480 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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