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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: $21,845

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,581

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS   
Difference: $4,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForte
TrimGTSEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,590 $38,290 $19,390
Base Invoice $16,758 $36,089 $18,432
Sun and Sound Package 1,500    
Navigation and Technology Pkg. 2,000    
Cargo mat 80 80 95
Technology Package   2,550 2,400
Premium Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Floor mats     115
Rear spoiler     295
Sun and Sound Package 1,328    
Navigation and Technology Pkg. 1,769    
Cargo mat 51 51 78
Technology Package   2,232 2,167
Premium Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Floor mats     93
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 3,580 2,630 6,505
Options (change) 3,148 2,283 5,860
Destination 675 675 825
Total Price $21,845 $41,595 $26,720
Total Invoice $20,581 $39,047 $25,117

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $813
Model Year200820082015
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForte
TrimGTSEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp I4291hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9650, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$21,845$41,595$26,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,750-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,845$36,845$21,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,000$0
Total Invoice$20,581$39,047$25,117
Adjustments for Features0-4,459-5,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,581$34,588$19,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,007$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082015
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForte
TrimGTSEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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  
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50 $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,635$6,385$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,750$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,459-5,349

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelLancer / EvolutionForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length180.0 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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 Volume11.6 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation and Technology Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution MR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested115032%
Total Not Requested247568%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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