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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012201220122012
ModelRioRioLancerLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimLXSXESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,795 $14,895 $16,995 $19,845 $27,995 $34,495 $37,695
Base Invoice $13,330 $13,990 $16,277 $19,007 $26,813 $33,039 $36,105
Value Package 600            
195/55HR15 285            
Rear spoiler 300   290        
Floor mats 95 95          
FUSE Hands-Free Link System     395        
Wheel Package     500        
Value Package 535            
195/55HR15 250            
Rear spoiler 250   245        
Floor mats 72 72          
FUSE Hands-Free Link System     350        
Wheel Package     445        
Options (change) 1,280 95 1,185 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,107 72 1,040 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $15,770 $15,685 $18,975 $20,640 $28,790 $35,290 $38,490
Total Invoice $15,132 $14,757 $18,112 $19,802 $27,608 $33,834 $36,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,159
Model Year2010201020122012201220122012
ModelRioRioLancerLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimLXSXESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4148hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5S6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 4140, 6140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$15,770$15,685$18,975$20,640$28,790$35,290$38,490
Adjustments for Features0-375-575-1,300-5,650-4,150-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,770$15,310$18,400$19,340$23,140$31,140$32,840
Cost Above Minimum$460$0$0$940$4,740$12,740$14,440
Total Invoice$15,132$14,757$18,112$19,802$27,608$33,834$36,900
Adjustments for Features0-353-549-1,247-5,418-3,979-5,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,132$14,404$17,563$18,555$22,190$29,855$31,483
Cost Above Minimum$728$0$0$992$4,627$12,292$13,920

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2010201020122012201220122012
ModelRioRioLancerLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimLXSXESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 $0 
6-speed automated manual    $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
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
Bodyside moldings$75$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
Satellite radio$200$200  $200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25     
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
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$50     
Metal pedals $75  $75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)     $0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 $100
Total Value of Features$900$1,275$1,475$2,200$6,550$5,050$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$575$1,300$5,650$4,150$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-549-1,247-5,418-3,979-5,417

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20102012
ModelRioLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in103.7 in
Length167.3 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 LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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