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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: $23,665

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $3,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,246

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $2,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,340 $19,390
Base Invoice $17,473 $18,432
Sun and Sound Package 1,750  
Touring Package 1,000  
Navigation Package 1,800  
Cargo mat 80 95
Technology Package   2,400
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Sun and Sound Package 1,549  
Touring Package 885  
Navigation Package 1,593  
Cargo mat 51 78
Technology Package   2,167
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 4,630 6,505
Options (change) 4,078 5,860
Destination 695 825
Total Price $23,665 $26,720
Total Invoice $22,246 $25,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,350
Model Year20092015
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSEX
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$23,665$26,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$22,230
Total Invoice$22,246$25,117
Adjustments for Features0-4,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,246$20,896

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092015
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$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
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$635$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,221

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092015
ModelLancerForte
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 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 headlights500Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested115032%
Total Not Requested247568%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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