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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: $19,659

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $1,251

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,676

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $1,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220172017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerForteForte
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,995 $19,845 $27,995 $34,495 $37,695 $19,300 $21,300
Base Invoice $16,277 $19,007 $26,813 $33,039 $36,105 $18,318 $20,130
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 395            
Wheel Package 500            
Cargo mat 89 89 89 89 89 95 95
Remote start 595 595 595 595 595 495 495
Rear spoiler 290           295
Premium Package         2,000    
Floor mats           125 125
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 350            
Wheel Package 445            
Cargo mat 59 59 59 59 59 78 78
Remote start 505 505 505 505 505 410 410
Rear spoiler 245           244
Premium Package         1,780    
Floor mats           102 102
Options (change) 1,869 684 684 684 2,684 715 1,010
Options (change) 1,604 564 564 564 2,344 590 834
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 895 895
Total Price $19,659 $21,324 $29,474 $35,974 $41,174 $20,910 $23,205
Total Invoice $18,676 $20,366 $28,172 $34,398 $39,244 $19,803 $21,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $772
Model Year2012201220122012201220172017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerForteForte
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4147hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6M5S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4140, 6140, 6140, 6710, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,659$21,324$29,474$35,974$41,174$20,910$23,205
Adjustments for Features0-725-5,075-3,575-5,725-2,005-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,659$20,599$24,399$32,399$35,449$18,905$19,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$4,740$12,740$15,790$0$295
Total Invoice$18,676$20,366$28,172$34,398$39,244$19,803$21,859
Adjustments for Features0-692-4,851-3,418-5,457-1,899-3,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,676$19,674$23,321$30,980$33,787$17,904$18,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$998$4,645$12,304$15,111$0$182

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220122012201220172017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerForteForte
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0   
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
FWD$0$0   $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera     $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control      $125
Rear air vents      $100
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$200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100$100
App support     $0$0
Apple CarPlay support     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325  
CD player$125$125$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection      $25
Automatic headlights     $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors     $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50$50
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights    $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  $300$300
Heated front seats      $200
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$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$1,170$1,895$6,245$4,745$6,895$3,175$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$5,075$3,575$5,725$2,005$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-692-4,851-3,418-5,457-1,899-3,773

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122017
ModelLancerForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length180.0 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height58.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.2,909 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 in53.8 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 ES

FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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%

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