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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,255

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,102

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelForteFortei-MiEV
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,895 $18,395 $31,125
Base Invoice $16,090 $17,520 $30,456
Technology Package 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 750 750  
Cargo tray 75 75 115
Cargo net 40 40  
Leather Package   1,000  
Cargo mat     100
Premium Package     2,790
Technology Package 1,570 1,570  
Sunroof 655 655  
Cargo tray 60 60 93
Cargo net 32 32  
Leather Package   870  
Cargo mat     85
Premium Package     2,581
Options (change) 2,665 3,665 3,005
Options (change) 2,317 3,187 2,759
Destination 695 695 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,255 $22,755 $27,480
Total Invoice $19,102 $21,402 $26,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,585
Model Year201120112012
ModelForteFortei-MiEV
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4173hp I466hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17145/65-15
Total Price$20,255$22,755$27,480
Adjustments for Features-1,190-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,065$19,940$27,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0
Total Invoice$19,102$21,402$26,565
Adjustments for Features-1,122-2,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,980$18,754$26,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$774$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year201120112012
ModelForteFortei-MiEV
TrimEXSXSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated driver seat  $200
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,250$4,875$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,122-2,6480

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20112012
ModelFortei-MiEV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.4 in
Length170.9 in144.8 in
Width69.9 in62.4 in
Height57.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.2,596 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested102564%
Total Not Requested57536%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
USB port25Yes
Quick charger750No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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