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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: $25,809

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $196

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,337

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $97

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112014
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerForte
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195 $19,500
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625 $18,528
Touring Package 3,300 3,100   2,000  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Cargo mat 89 89 89 89 95
Sight and Sound Package     2,100    
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,800    
Premium Package       2,000 2,600
Technology Package         2,300
215/45HR17         300
Floor mats         115
Rear spoiler         295
Touring Package 2,937 2,759   1,780  
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Cargo mat 59 59 59 59 78
Sight and Sound Package     1,869    
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,602    
Premium Package       1,780 2,348
Technology Package         2,074
215/45HR17         269
Floor mats         93
Rear spoiler         244
Options (change) 5,539 5,339 6,139 6,239 5,705
Options (change) 4,891 4,713 5,425 5,514 5,106
Destination 775 775 775 775 800
Total Price $25,809 $33,809 $40,909 $44,209 $26,005
Total Invoice $24,337 $32,013 $38,759 $41,914 $24,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,069
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,971
Model Year20112011201120112014
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerForte
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,809$33,809$40,909$44,209$26,005
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-2,900-4,125-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,809$29,659$38,009$40,084$22,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$12,200$14,275$0
Total Invoice$24,337$32,013$38,759$41,914$24,434
Adjustments for Features0-3,930-2,748-3,911-3,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,337$28,083$36,011$38,003$21,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,746$11,674$13,666$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011201120112014
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerForte
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$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$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$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$175 $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 
Adjustable center differential $275$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Hood scoop $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
App support    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,260$5,410$4,160$5,385$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$2,900$4,125$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,930-2,748-3,911-3,068

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112014
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

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested280081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested260080%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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 information25Yes
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested132578%
Total Not Requested37522%
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 surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested225062%
Total Not Requested137538%

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