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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: $24,345

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $679

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,975

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620102010
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXGTSEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $18,990 $38,990
Base Invoice $18,993 $18,092 $36,748
Premium Package 3,000    
Cargo mat 95 89 89
Floor mats 115    
Rear spoiler 295    
Sun and Sound Package   1,900  
Touring Package   1,500 2,000
Navigation system   1,800 1,999
Premium Package 2,717    
Cargo mat 78 59 59
Floor mats 93    
Rear spoiler 244    
Sun and Sound Package   1,682  
Touring Package   1,328 1,885
Navigation system   1,593 1,725
Options (change) 3,505 5,289 4,088
Options (change) 3,132 4,662 3,669
Destination 850 745 745
Total Price $24,345 $25,024 $43,823
Total Invoice $22,975 $23,499 $41,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,819
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,600
Model Year201620102010
ModelForteLancerLancer
TrimEXGTSEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4168hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionT6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$24,345$25,024$43,823
Adjustments for Features-1,1400-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,205$25,024$39,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,874
Total Invoice$22,975$23,499$41,162
Adjustments for Features-1,0760-3,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,899$23,499$37,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,976

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201620102010
ModelForteLancerLancer
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 
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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25 $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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
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$3,225$2,085$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$0$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0760-3,687

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20162010
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.2,923 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested287585%
Total Not Requested50015%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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