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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: $24,840

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,385

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,845 $27,995 $19,990
Base Invoice $19,007 $26,813 $18,993
Touring Package 3,550 3,350  
Navigation system 2,295 2,295  
Cargo mat 89 89 95
Remote start 595 595 495
Premium Package     3,000
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
Premium Package     2,717
Floor mats     93
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 6,529 6,329 4,000
Options (change) 5,773 5,596 3,542
Destination 795 795 850
Total Price $27,169 $35,119 $24,840
Total Invoice $25,575 $33,204 $23,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,369
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,169
Model Year201220122016
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$24,840
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,169$30,969$23,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$25,575$33,204$23,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,924-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,575$29,280$22,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,705$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122016
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 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
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$1,285$5,435$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,924-979

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
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 headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested115032%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested290086%
Total Not Requested47514%

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