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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: $20,620

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $2,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerForte
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,095 $19,995 $28,095 $34,695 $37,895 $21,300
Base Invoice $16,373 $19,151 $26,909 $33,230 $36,296 $20,130
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 395          
Wheel Package 500          
Remote start 595 595 595 595 595 495
Rear spoiler 290         295
Leather seating surfaces 950 950 950      
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800    
Sight and Sound Package       2,100    
Premium Package         2,000  
Floor mats           125
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 350          
Wheel Package 445          
Remote start 505 505 505 505 505 410
Rear spoiler 245         244
Leather seating surfaces 820 820 820      
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602    
Sight and Sound Package       1,869    
Premium Package         1,780  
Floor mats           102
Options (change) 2,730 1,545 1,545 4,495 2,595 915
Options (change) 2,365 1,325 1,325 3,976 2,285 756
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 895
Total Price $20,620 $22,335 $30,435 $39,985 $41,285 $23,110
Total Invoice $19,533 $21,271 $29,029 $38,001 $39,376 $21,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $678
Model Year201320132013201320132017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerForte
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6M5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4140, 6140, 6710, 9710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$20,620$22,335$30,435$39,985$41,285$23,110
Adjustments for Features0-725-5,075-5,825-4,825-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,620$21,610$25,360$34,160$36,460$20,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$4,740$13,540$15,840$0
Total Invoice$19,533$21,271$29,029$38,001$39,376$21,781
Adjustments for Features0-690-4,841-5,536-4,602-2,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,533$20,581$24,188$32,465$34,774$18,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,048$4,655$12,932$15,241$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132013201320132017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerForte
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0   $0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $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$0 
Hood scoop  $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection     $25
Automatic headlights     $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors     $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  $300
Heated front seats   $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
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$2,045$2,770$7,120$7,870$6,870$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$5,075$5,825$4,825$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-690-4,841-5,536-4,602-2,926

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
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 GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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