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Kia Spectra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,295

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,055

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $3,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelSpectraLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $19,845 $27,995 $34,495 $37,695
Base Invoice $14,955 $19,007 $26,813 $33,039 $36,105
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Remote start 250 595 595 595 595
Sunroof 700        
CD changer, in-dash 300        
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800  
Sight and Sound Package       2,100  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360        
Remote start 215 505 505 505 505
Sunroof 625        
CD changer, in-dash 250        
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602  
Sight and Sound Package       1,869  
Options (change) 1,650 595 595 4,495 595
Options (change) 1,450 505 505 3,976 505
Destination 650 795 795 795 795
Total Price $18,295 $21,235 $29,385 $39,785 $39,085
Total Invoice $17,055 $20,307 $28,113 $37,810 $37,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,941
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelSpectraLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6140, 6710, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$18,295$21,235$29,385$39,785$39,085
Adjustments for Features0-325-4,675-6,325-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,295$20,910$24,710$33,460$34,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800$12,550$13,500
Total Invoice$17,055$20,307$28,113$37,810$37,405
Adjustments for Features0-311-4,473-6,011-4,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,055$19,996$23,640$31,799$32,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,644$11,803$12,935

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelSpectraLancerLancerLancerLancer
TrimSXGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0  
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
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 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900  $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325 
CD player $125$125 $125
Satellite radio  $200$200 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Touring suspension (upgrade) $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$1,975$2,300$6,650$8,300$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$4,675$6,325$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311-4,473-6,011-4,474

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082012
ModelSpectraLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in103.7 in
Length177.2 in180.0 in
Width68.3 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.2,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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