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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: $18,345

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,484

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS   
Difference: $1,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForteForte
TrimGTSEvolution GSREvolution MRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,590 $32,990 $38,290 $19,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $16,758 $31,093 $36,089 $18,318 $20,130
Cargo mat 80 80 80 95 95
Floor mats       125 125
Rear spoiler         295
Cargo mat 51 51 51 78 78
Floor mats       102 102
Rear spoiler         244
Options (change) 80 80 80 220 515
Options (change) 51 51 51 180 424
Destination 675 675 675 895 895
Total Price $18,345 $33,745 $39,045 $20,415 $22,710
Total Invoice $17,484 $31,819 $36,815 $19,393 $21,449

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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: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $162
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForteForte
TrimGTSEvolution GSREvolution MRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp I4291hp I4291hp I4147hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$18,345$33,745$39,045$20,415$22,710
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-5,950-2,180-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,345$30,370$33,095$18,235$18,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,025$14,750$0$295
Total Invoice$17,484$31,819$36,815$19,393$21,449
Adjustments for Features0-3,182-5,610-2,071-3,948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,484$28,637$31,205$17,322$17,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,153$13,721$0$179

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForteForte
TrimGTSEvolution GSREvolution MRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear air vents    $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500  
Adjustable center differential $275$275  
Limited-slip front differential $500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $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$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport 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  
Total Value of Features$1,420$4,795$7,370$3,600$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$5,950$2,180$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,182-5,610-2,071-3,948

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082017
ModelLancer / EvolutionForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length180.0 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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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