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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: $16,685

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,138

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $1,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelForteFortei-MiEV
TrimEXSXES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $19,600 $22,995
Base Invoice $17,240 $18,670 $22,500
Cargo tray 75 75 110
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo mat     95
USB port     135
Cargo tray 60 60 93
Cargo net 32 32  
Cargo mat     80
USB port     115
Options (change) 115 115 340
Options (change) 92 92 288
Destination 750 750 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $18,965 $20,465 $16,685
Total Invoice $18,082 $19,512 $16,138

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,238
Model Year201220122014
ModelForteFortei-MiEV
TrimEXSXES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4173hp I466hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17145/65-15
Total Price$18,965$20,465$16,685
Adjustments for Features-740-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,225$19,250$16,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0
Total Invoice$18,082$19,512$16,138
Adjustments for Features-706-1,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,376$18,354$16,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$978$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year201220122014
ModelForteFortei-MiEV
TrimEXSXES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
Battery warmer (optional)  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
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 front seats  $200
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$3,075$3,550$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$1,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-706-1,1580

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20122014
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
Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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