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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: $27,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,631

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,445 $28,395 $21,600
Base Invoice $19,582 $27,196 $20,410
Touring Package 3,300 3,300  
Navigation system 2,295 2,295  
Remote start 595 595 495
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Touring Package 2,937 2,937  
Navigation system 2,050 2,050  
Remote start 505 505 410
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 6,190 6,190 4,815
Options (change) 5,492 5,492 4,326
Destination 810 810 895
Total Price $27,445 $35,395 $27,310
Total Invoice $25,884 $33,498 $25,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,209
Model Year201420142018
ModelLancerLancerForte
TrimGTRalliartEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4164hp 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$27,445$35,395$27,310
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,445$31,245$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$25,884$33,498$25,631
Adjustments for Features0-3,928-3,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,884$29,570$21,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142018
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
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$810$4,960$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,928-3,956

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
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 GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested260080%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested260080%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested207546%
Total Not Requested240054%

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