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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: $25,130

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,205

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,495 $19,390
Base Invoice $21,745 $18,432
Navigation system 1,800  
Premium Package   2,700
UVO Package   900
Technology Package   2,400
Rear spoiler   295
Floor mats   115
Navigation system 1,625  
Premium Package   2,441
UVO Package   837
Technology Package   2,167
Rear spoiler   244
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 1,800 6,410
Options (change) 1,625 5,782
Destination 835 825
Total Price $25,130 $26,625
Total Invoice $24,205 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,992
Model Year20162015
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,130$26,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,130$23,620
Total Invoice$24,205$25,039
Adjustments for Features0-2,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,205$22,213

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Total Value of Features$870$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,826

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162015
ModelLancerForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,959 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 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 Volume12.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested240066%
Total Not Requested122534%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested22533%
Total Not Requested45067%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%

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