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Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,080

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,579

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelRioLancerLancer
TrimSESLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,100 $17,795 $19,795
Base Invoice $15,625 $17,202 $19,135
Floor mats 130    
6-speed shiftable CVT   1,000  
Floor mats 104    
6-speed shiftable CVT   967  
Options (change) 130 1,000 0
Options (change) 104 967 0
Destination 850 865 865
Total Price $17,080 $19,660 $20,660
Total Invoice $16,579 $19,034 $20,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,233
Model Year201820172017
ModelRioLancerLancer
TrimSESLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4148hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG27/34 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 4140, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$17,080$19,660$20,660
Adjustments for Features0-960-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,080$18,700$18,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$16,579$19,034$20,000
Adjustments for Features0-929-2,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,579$18,105$17,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$293$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201820172017
ModelRioLancerLancer
TrimSESLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit $0$0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Satellite radio$200  
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,475$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-929-2,188

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelRioLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in103.7 in
Length172.6 in182.1 in
Width67.9 in69.4 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,714 lb.2,954 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.3 ft3

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