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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: $26,500

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $669

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,844

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,845 $27,995 $19,500
Base Invoice $19,007 $26,813 $18,528
Touring Package 3,550 3,350  
Navigation system 2,295 2,295  
Cargo mat 89 89 95
Remote start 595 595 495
Technology Package     2,300
215/45HR17     300
Premium Package     2,600
Floor mats     115
Rear spoiler     295
Touring Package 3,159 2,982  
Navigation system 2,050 2,050  
Cargo mat 59 59 78
Remote start 505 505 410
Technology Package     2,074
215/45HR17     269
Premium Package     2,348
Floor mats     93
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 6,529 6,329 6,200
Options (change) 5,773 5,596 5,516
Destination 795 795 800
Total Price $27,169 $35,119 $26,500
Total Invoice $25,575 $33,204 $24,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,604
Model Year201220122014
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp 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)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,169$35,119$26,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,169$30,969$23,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$25,575$33,204$24,844
Adjustments for Features0-3,924-2,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,575$29,280$21,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,705$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122014
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEX
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Temporary spare tire$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 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$635$4,785$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,924-2,873

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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 Weight2,933 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 GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested300082%
Total Not Requested65018%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested280081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
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
Total Requested225062%
Total Not Requested137538%

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