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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: $18,774

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $746

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,926

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelRioLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimEXESSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $16,995 $20,195 $19,845 $27,995 $34,495 $37,695
Base Invoice $17,627 $16,277 $19,342 $19,007 $26,813 $33,039 $36,105
Cargo mat 95 89 89 89 89 89 89
Floor mats 130            
FUSE Hands-Free Link System   395 395        
Wheel Package   500          
Cargo mat 78 59 59 59 59 59 59
Floor mats 104            
FUSE Hands-Free Link System   350 350        
Wheel Package   445          
Options (change) 225 984 484 89 89 89 89
Options (change) 182 854 409 59 59 59 59
Destination 895 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $19,520 $18,774 $21,474 $20,729 $28,879 $35,379 $38,579
Total Invoice $18,704 $17,926 $20,546 $19,861 $27,667 $33,893 $36,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $596
Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelRioLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimEXESSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4148hp I4168hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM6M5CVT-6M5S6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4140, 4140, 4140, 6140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$19,520$18,774$21,474$20,729$28,879$35,379$38,579
Adjustments for Features-1,4950-2,800-925-5,275-3,775-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,025$18,774$18,674$19,804$23,604$31,604$33,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$1,130$4,930$12,930$14,630
Total Invoice$18,704$17,926$20,546$19,861$27,667$33,893$36,959
Adjustments for Features-1,4330-2,679-886-5,054-3,616-5,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,271$17,926$17,867$18,975$22,613$30,277$31,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$59$0$1,108$4,746$12,410$14,039

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelRioLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimEXESSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
5-speed manual $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 
Proximity key   $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200      
Forward collision warning$200      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50      
Rearview camera$200      
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100$100
Rear spoiler   $200$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100      
App support$0      
Apple CarPlay support$100      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0      
Satellite radio$200   $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125      
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25      
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50      
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50      
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights      $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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$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$2,440$945$3,745$1,870$6,220$4,720$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$0$2,800$925$5,275$3,775$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4330-2,679-886-5,054-3,616-5,053

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182012
ModelRioLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in103.7 in
Length172.6 in180.0 in
Width67.9 in69.4 in
Height57.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.3 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 in42.2 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 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SE

FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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