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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: $19,890

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,835

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,845 $27,995 $34,495 $37,695 $17,495
Base Invoice $19,007 $26,813 $33,039 $36,105 $16,660
Touring Package 3,550 3,350   2,150  
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,800    
Sight and Sound Package     2,100    
Premium Package       2,000  
Leather seating surfaces         1,000
Sunroof         700
Touring Package 3,159 2,982   1,914  
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,602    
Sight and Sound Package     1,869    
Premium Package       1,780  
Leather seating surfaces         870
Sunroof         610
Options (change) 3,550 3,350 3,900 4,150 1,700
Options (change) 3,159 2,982 3,471 3,694 1,480
Destination 795 795 795 795 695
Total Price $24,190 $32,140 $39,190 $42,640 $19,890
Total Invoice $22,961 $30,590 $37,305 $40,594 $18,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,892
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5S6M6
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$24,190$32,140$39,190$42,640$19,890
Adjustments for Features-1,300-5,450-4,000-5,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,890$26,690$35,190$37,415$19,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$12,300$14,525$0
Total Invoice$22,961$30,590$37,305$40,594$18,835
Adjustments for Features-1,234-5,187-3,808-4,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,727$25,403$33,497$35,620$18,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,676$11,770$13,893$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175 
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 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25 $25
Heated mirrors   $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring 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$2,375$6,525$5,075$6,300$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$5,450$4,000$5,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,234-5,187-3,808-4,9740

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
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 Weight2,933 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 GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested220060%
Total Not Requested145040%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested200058%
Total Not Requested145042%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

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%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested200090%
Total Not Requested22510%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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