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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,250

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,942

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelLancerForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $21,600
Base Invoice $21,359 $20,410
Rear spoiler 290 295
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler 245 244
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 290 770
Options (change) 245 637
Destination 865 895
Total Price $23,250 $23,265
Total Invoice $22,469 $21,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $362
Model Year20172018
ModelLancerForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,250$23,265
Adjustments for Features-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,330$23,265
Total Invoice$22,469$21,942
Adjustments for Features-8890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,580$21,942

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,945$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8890

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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