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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: $5,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,581

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS   
Difference: $4,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForte
TrimGTSEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,590 $38,290 $21,600
Base Invoice $16,758 $36,089 $20,410
Sun and Sound Package 1,500    
Navigation and Technology Pkg. 2,000    
Cargo mat 80 80 95
Technology Package   2,550  
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Sun and Sound Package 1,328    
Navigation and Technology Pkg. 1,769    
Cargo mat 51 51 78
Technology Package   2,232  
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 3,580 2,630 4,415
Options (change) 3,148 2,283 3,994
Destination 675 675 895
Total Price $21,845 $41,595 $26,910
Total Invoice $20,581 $39,047 $25,299

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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: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,760
Model Year200820082018
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionForte
TrimGTSEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp I4291hp I4164hp 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$26,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,750-6,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,845$36,845$20,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,000$0
Total Invoice$20,581$39,047$25,299
Adjustments for Features0-4,459-6,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,581$34,588$18,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,007$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082018
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50 $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Approach detection  $25
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front 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$1,810$6,560$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,750$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,459-6,478

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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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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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested200045%
Total Not Requested247555%

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