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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: $18,890

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,965

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,340 $17,495
Base Invoice $17,473 $16,660
Sun and Sound Package 1,750  
Touring Package 1,000  
Sunroof   700
Sun and Sound Package 1,549  
Touring Package 885  
Sunroof   610
Options (change) 2,750 700
Options (change) 2,434 610
Destination 695 695
Total Price $21,785 $18,890
Total Invoice $20,602 $17,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,691
Model Year20092010
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$21,785$18,890
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,785$18,890
Total Invoice$20,602$17,965
Adjustments for Features-9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,656$17,965

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75
Total Value of Features$1,800$800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9460

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelLancerForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in
Length180.0 in178.3 in
Width69.4 in69.9 in
Height58.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

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