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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,514

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelRioLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $19,845 $27,995
Base Invoice $16,675 $19,007 $26,813
Premium Package 2,200    
Floor mats 95    
Touring Package   3,550 3,350
Navigation system   2,295 2,295
Premium Package 2,000    
Floor mats 72    
Touring Package   3,159 2,982
Navigation system   2,050 2,050
Options (change) 2,295 5,845 5,645
Options (change) 2,072 5,209 5,032
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $20,545 $26,485 $34,435
Total Invoice $19,497 $25,011 $32,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,742
Model Year201220122012
ModelRioLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4168hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionT6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$20,545$26,485$34,435
Adjustments for Features-2400-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,305$26,485$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$19,497$25,011$32,640
Adjustments for Features-2280-3,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,269$25,011$28,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,695

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220122012
ModelRioLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,825$1,585$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2280-3,934

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122012
ModelRioLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.7 in
Length171.9 in180.0 in
Width67.7 in69.4 in
Height57.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.2,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested287597%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested115032%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

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