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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: $24,250

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,897

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelForteLancer
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $22,095
Base Invoice $18,993 $21,359
Premium Package 3,000  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295 290
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 2,717  
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244 245
Navigation system   1,625
Options (change) 3,410 2,090
Options (change) 3,054 1,870
Destination 850 865
Total Price $24,250 $25,050
Total Invoice $22,897 $24,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $577
Model Year20162017
ModelForteLancer
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$24,250$25,050
Adjustments for Features0-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,250$24,405
Total Invoice$22,897$24,094
Adjustments for Features0-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,897$23,474

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20162017
ModelForteLancer
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-620

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20162017
ModelForteLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in69.4 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,959 lb.3,142 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 ft312.3 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
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested230068%
Total Not Requested107532%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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