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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Outlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelForteOutlander
TrimSXXLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $25,795
Base Invoice $18,670 $24,705
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo cover   220
Touring Package   2,700
Navigation system   2,150
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo cover   175
Touring Package   2,403
Navigation system   1,895
Options (change) 3,590 5,070
Options (change) 3,127 4,473
Destination 750 795
Total Price $23,940 $31,660
Total Invoice $22,547 $29,973

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,149
Model Year20122011
ModelForteOutlander
TrimSXXLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4230hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,940$31,660
Adjustments for Features0-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$29,255
Total Invoice$22,547$29,973
Adjustments for Features0-2,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$27,696

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20122011
ModelForteOutlander
TrimSXXLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,277

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Outlander

Model Year20122011
ModelForteOutlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length170.9 in182.7 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.436.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft372.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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