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Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015201520152015
ModelRioLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSXESSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,025 $17,395 $20,995 $20,595 $29,495 $34,495 $38,995
Base Invoice $13,305 $16,660 $20,109 $19,725 $28,250 $33,039 $37,350
Power Package 600            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400            
Floor mats 85            
Value Package   800          
Rear spoiler   290 290        
Power Package 535            
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357            
Floor mats 65            
Value Package   712          
Rear spoiler   245 245        
Options (change) 1,085 1,090 290 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 957 957 245 0 0 0 0
Destination 650 810 810 810 810 810 810
Total Price $15,760 $19,295 $22,095 $21,405 $30,305 $35,305 $39,805
Total Invoice $14,912 $18,427 $21,164 $20,535 $29,060 $33,849 $38,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,373
Model Year2009201520152015201520152015
ModelRioLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSXESSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4148hp I4168hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM5M5CVT-6M5S6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 4140, 4140, 6710, 9140, 6710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$15,760$19,295$22,095$21,405$30,305$35,305$39,805
Adjustments for Features0-600-4,050-1,775-7,025-4,425-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$18,695$18,045$19,630$23,280$30,880$33,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0$1,585$5,235$12,835$14,985
Total Invoice$14,912$18,427$21,164$20,535$29,060$33,849$38,160
Adjustments for Features0-573-3,879-1,703-6,736-4,243-6,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$17,854$17,285$18,832$22,324$29,606$31,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$0$1,547$5,039$12,321$14,380

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2009201520152015201520152015
ModelRioLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSXESSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0 $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100    
6-speed automated manual    $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0 $0   
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key   $250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0  
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200  
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$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$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Surround sound    $250 $250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150 $150
Automatic headlights    $125 $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 $25 
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals$75   $75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)     $0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,325$1,925$5,375$3,100$8,350$5,750$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$4,050$1,775$7,025$4,425$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-573-3,879-1,703-6,736-4,243-6,495

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20092015
ModelRioLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in103.7 in
Length166.9 in180.0 in
Width66.7 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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