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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,340 $19,100
Base Invoice $17,473 $18,190
Sun and Sound Package 1,750  
Touring Package 1,000  
Navigation Package 1,800  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Sun and Sound Package 1,549  
Touring Package 885  
Navigation Package 1,593  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 4,550 3,550
Options (change) 4,027 3,095
Destination 695 750
Total Price $23,585 $23,400
Total Invoice $22,195 $22,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340
Model Year20092012
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
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$23,585$23,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,585$21,085
Total Invoice$22,195$22,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,195$19,855

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals $75
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,135$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,180

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092012
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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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte specs.

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 headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%

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