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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: $25,910

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $640

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,356

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelLancerForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $19,500
Base Invoice $21,359 $18,528
Sight and Sound Package 1,500  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear spoiler 290 295
Technology Package   2,300
215/45HR17   300
Premium Package   2,600
Floor mats   115
Sight and Sound Package 1,335  
Navigation system 1,625  
Rear spoiler 245 244
Technology Package   2,074
215/45HR17   269
Premium Package   2,348
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,590 5,610
Options (change) 3,205 5,028
Destination 865 800
Total Price $26,550 $25,910
Total Invoice $25,429 $24,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,665
Model Year20172014
ModelLancerForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$26,550$25,910
Adjustments for Features0-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,550$25,280
Total Invoice$25,429$24,356
Adjustments for Features0-592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,429$23,764

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172014
ModelLancerForte
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
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 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,020$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-592

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172014
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 Weight2,889 lb.2,960 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
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested147587%
Total Not Requested22513%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested150041%
Total Not Requested212559%

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