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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $19,100
Base Invoice $19,725 $18,190
Touring Package 5,150  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Touring Package 4,584  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 5,150 3,550
Options (change) 4,584 3,095
Destination 810 750
Total Price $26,555 $23,400
Total Invoice $25,119 $22,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,395
Model Year20152012
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,555$23,400
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,555$23,070
Total Invoice$25,119$22,035
Adjustments for Features0-311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,119$21,724

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,470$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152012
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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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested297571%
Total Not Requested120029%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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