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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: $1,464

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,975

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelForteLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimEXGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195
Base Invoice $18,993 $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625
Premium Package 3,000       2,000
Cargo mat 95 89 89 89 89
Floor mats 115        
Rear spoiler 295        
Touring Package   3,300 3,100   2,000
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800  
Sight and Sound Package       2,100  
Premium Package 2,717       1,780
Cargo mat 78 59 59 59 59
Floor mats 93        
Rear spoiler 244        
Touring Package   2,937 2,759   1,780
Navigation system   1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602  
Sight and Sound Package       1,869  
Options (change) 3,505 5,539 5,339 6,139 6,239
Options (change) 3,132 4,891 4,713 5,425 5,514
Destination 850 775 775 775 775
Total Price $24,345 $25,809 $33,809 $40,909 $44,209
Total Invoice $22,975 $24,337 $32,013 $38,759 $41,914

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,532
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelForteLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimEXGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionT6M5S6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6710, 9710, 9710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$24,345$25,809$33,809$40,909$44,209
Adjustments for Features-1,2400-4,150-2,900-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,105$25,809$29,659$38,009$40,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$12,200$14,275
Total Invoice$22,975$24,337$32,013$38,759$41,914
Adjustments for Features-1,1700-3,930-2,748-3,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,805$24,337$28,083$36,011$38,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,746$11,674$13,666

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelForteLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimEXGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manual $0 $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$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$75$75
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$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$200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Adjustable center differential  $275$275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
App support$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$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$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,200$1,960$6,110$4,860$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0$4,150$2,900$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1700-3,930-2,748-3,911

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20162011
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 devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested290086%
Total Not Requested47514%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

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?
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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