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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: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTSEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,990 $38,990 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,092 $36,748 $18,190
Sun and Sound Package 1,900    
Touring Package 1,500 2,000  
Navigation system 1,800 1,999  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Sun and Sound Package 1,682    
Touring Package 1,328 1,885  
Navigation system 1,593 1,725  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 5,200 3,999 3,550
Options (change) 4,603 3,610 3,095
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $24,935 $43,734 $23,400
Total Invoice $23,440 $41,103 $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: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,337
Model Year201020102012
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTSEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4291hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$24,935$43,734$23,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,935$39,809$22,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,874$0
Total Invoice$23,440$41,103$22,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,689-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,440$37,414$21,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,974$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102012
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTSEvolution MRSX
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
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 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Metal pedals $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,935$5,860$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,689-932

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
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, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested200099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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