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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: $22,965

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,662

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,495 $21,300
Base Invoice $21,745 $20,130
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,000  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Rear spoiler   295
6-speed shiftable CVT 967  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 1,000 770
Options (change) 967 637
Destination 835 895
Total Price $24,330 $22,965
Total Invoice $23,547 $21,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,164
Model Year20162017
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$24,330$22,965
Adjustments for Features-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,585$22,965
Total Invoice$23,547$21,662
Adjustments for Features-7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,826$21,662

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162017
ModelLancerForte
TrimGTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,145$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7210

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162017
ModelLancerForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in179.5 in
Width69.4 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,908 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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