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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,809

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $1,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,337

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelForteLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimEXGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195
Base Invoice $20,410 $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625
Premium Plus Package 3,900        
Cargo mat 95 89 89 89 89
Floor mats 125        
Rear spoiler 295        
Touring Package   3,300 3,100   2,000
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sight and Sound Package       2,100  
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800  
Premium Package         2,000
Premium Plus Package 3,570        
Cargo mat 78 59 59 59 59
Floor mats 102        
Rear spoiler 244        
Touring Package   2,937 2,759   1,780
Navigation system   1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895
Sight and Sound Package       1,869  
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602  
Premium Package         1,780
Options (change) 4,415 5,539 5,339 6,139 6,239
Options (change) 3,994 4,891 4,713 5,425 5,514
Destination 895 775 775 775 775
Total Price $26,910 $25,809 $33,809 $40,909 $44,209
Total Invoice $25,299 $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: $3,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,236
Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelForteLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimEXGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp 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$26,910$25,809$33,809$40,909$44,209
Adjustments for Features-4,4650-4,150-2,900-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,445$25,809$29,659$38,009$40,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850$12,200$14,275
Total Invoice$25,299$24,337$32,013$38,759$41,914
Adjustments for Features-4,1980-3,930-2,748-3,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,101$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 Year20182011201120112011
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    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100    
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 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25    
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    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100    
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$5,900$1,435$5,585$4,335$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$0$4,150$2,900$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1980-3,930-2,748-3,911

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182011
ModelForteLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length179.5 in180.0 in
Width70.1 in69.4 in
Height56.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested202545%
Total Not Requested245055%

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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested280081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested260080%
Total Not Requested65020%

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%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

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