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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: $17,145

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,357

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $1,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelRioRioLancer
TrimEXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,300 $17,500 $17,595
Base Invoice $15,535 $16,675 $17,009
Floor mats 95 95  
Floor mats 72 72  
Options (change) 95 95 0
Options (change) 72 72 0
Destination 750 750 835
Total Price $17,145 $18,345 $18,430
Total Invoice $16,357 $17,497 $17,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,906
Model Year201220122016
ModelRioRioLancer
TrimEXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG28/36 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6140, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$17,145$18,345$18,430
Adjustments for Features-350-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,795$16,710$18,430
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$0
Total Invoice$16,357$17,497$17,844
Adjustments for Features-334-1,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,023$15,938$17,844
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220122016
ModelRioRioLancer
TrimEXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50 
Media drive, small $5 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Metal pedals $75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,595$2,880$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-334-1,5590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122016
ModelRioLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.7 in
Length171.9 in182.1 in
Width67.7 in69.4 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.2,888 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 ft312.3 ft3

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