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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,024

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution O-Z Rally   
Difference: $2,296

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,159

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution O-Z Rally   
Difference: $2,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForteForte
TrimO-Z RallyRalliartEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,899 $18,999 $31,399 $36,299 $19,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $16,100 $18,100 $29,593 $34,132 $18,318 $20,130
Security Package 550          
Floor mats         125 125
Rear spoiler           295
Security Package 484          
Floor mats         102 102
Rear spoiler           244
Options (change) 550 0 0 0 125 420
Options (change) 484 0 0 0 102 346
Destination 575 575 575 575 895 895
Total Price $18,024 $19,574 $31,974 $36,874 $20,320 $22,615
Total Invoice $17,159 $18,675 $30,168 $34,707 $19,315 $21,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,532
Model Year200620062006200620172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForteForte
TrimO-Z RallyRalliartEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4162hp I4286hp I4286hp I4147hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16235/45-17235/45-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$18,024$19,574$31,974$36,874$20,320$22,615
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,375-3,275-3,880-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,024$19,299$29,599$33,599$16,440$16,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$11,575$15,575$0$295
Total Invoice$17,159$18,675$30,168$34,707$19,315$21,371
Adjustments for Features0-262-2,241-3,083-3,688-5,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,159$18,413$27,927$31,624$15,627$15,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,254$10,768$14,465$0$187

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620062006200620172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForteForte
TrimO-Z RallyRalliartEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0   
6-speed manual   $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist    $25$25
Brake assist    $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  $350$350
Rearview camera    $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Stability control    $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Traction control    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear air vents     $100
Rear wiper  $175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500$500  
Vortex generator   $50  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Satellite radio    $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection     $25
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Boost gauge   $75  
Fog lights $125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50
Outside temperature display    $50$50
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Trip computer    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300$300
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,720$3,820$4,720$5,325$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,375$3,275$3,880$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-262-2,241-3,083-3,688-5,557

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062017
ModelLancer / EvolutionForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in179.5 in
Width66.8 in70.1 in
Height54.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,746 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution O-Z Rally

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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