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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: $3,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,246

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $3,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,340 $21,600
Base Invoice $17,473 $20,410
Sun and Sound Package 1,750  
Touring Package 1,000  
Navigation Package 1,800  
Cargo mat 80 95
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   295
Sun and Sound Package 1,549  
Touring Package 885  
Navigation Package 1,593  
Cargo mat 51 78
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 4,630 4,415
Options (change) 4,078 3,994
Destination 695 895
Total Price $23,665 $26,910
Total Invoice $22,246 $25,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,296
Model Year20092018
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4164hp 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$26,910
Adjustments for Features0-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$21,220
Total Invoice$22,246$25,299
Adjustments for Features0-5,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,246$19,950

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSEX
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 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$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
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
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$810$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,349

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelLancerForte
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 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

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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