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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: $22,800

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,717

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $64

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,445 $28,395 $21,300
Base Invoice $19,582 $27,196 $20,130
Remote start 595 595 495
Leather seating surfaces 950 950  
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Remote start 505 505 410
Leather seating surfaces 820 820  
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 1,545 1,545 915
Options (change) 1,325 1,325 756
Destination 810 810 895
Total Price $22,800 $30,750 $23,110
Total Invoice $21,717 $29,331 $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: $1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,755
Model Year201420142017
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$22,800$30,750$23,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,800$26,600$21,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$21,717$29,331$21,781
Adjustments for Features0-3,958-1,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,717$25,373$19,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,656$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142017
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
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 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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 
Heated front seats  $200
Metal pedals $75 
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$645$4,795$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,958-1,819

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142017
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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