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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,445 $28,395 $18,895
Base Invoice $19,582 $27,196 $18,000
Touring Package 3,300 3,300  
Navigation system 2,295 2,295  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Touring Package 2,937 2,937  
Navigation system 2,050 2,050  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 5,595 5,595 3,550
Options (change) 4,987 4,987 3,095
Destination 810 810 695
Total Price $26,850 $34,800 $23,140
Total Invoice $25,379 $32,993 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,333
Model Year201420142011
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartSX
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$26,850$34,800$23,140
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$30,650$22,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$25,379$32,993$21,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,935-744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,379$29,058$21,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,679$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142011
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartSX
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,210$5,360$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,935-744

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142011
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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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