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Kia Sorento vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,580

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $7,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,953

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $7,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoLancer
TrimEX V6SX V6Sportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $21,345
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $20,444
Limited Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,300    
Floor mats 115 115  
Remote start 350 350 595
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Touring Package     3,550
Navigation system     2,295
Limited Package 1,785    
Premium Package 2,945    
Floor mats 95 95  
Remote start 280 280 505
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Touring Package     3,159
Navigation system     2,050
Options (change) 7,465 3,665 6,440
Options (change) 6,715 3,310 5,714
Destination 800 800 795
Total Price $36,215 $37,615 $28,580
Total Invoice $34,005 $35,235 $26,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,428
Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoLancer
TrimEX V6SX V6Sportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,215$37,615$28,580
Adjustments for Features-5,990-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,225$30,960$28,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$34,005$35,235$26,953
Adjustments for Features-5,624-6,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,381$29,001$26,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201220122012
ModelSorentoSorentoLancer
TrimEX V6SX V6Sportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50  
Media drive  $15
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,450$10,115$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,990$6,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,624-6,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20122012
ModelSorentoLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length183.9 in180.4 in
Width74.2 in69.4 in
Height67.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft346.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62553%
Total Not Requested55047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110032%
Total Not Requested235068%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

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

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