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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,080

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,579

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelLancerLancerRio
TrimESLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,795 $19,795 $16,100
Base Invoice $17,202 $19,135 $15,625
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,000    
Floor mats     130
6-speed shiftable CVT 967    
Floor mats     104
Options (change) 1,000 0 130
Options (change) 967 0 104
Destination 865 865 850
Total Price $19,660 $20,660 $17,080
Total Invoice $19,034 $20,000 $16,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,233
Model Year201720172018
ModelLancerLancerRio
TrimESLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4148hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG27/34 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4140, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$19,660$20,660$17,080
Adjustments for Features-960-2,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,700$18,400$17,080
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0
Total Invoice$19,034$20,000$16,579
Adjustments for Features-929-2,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,105$17,812$16,579
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201720172018
ModelLancerLancerRio
TrimESLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit$0$0 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio  $200
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$2,475$3,775$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$2,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-929-2,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in101.6 in
Length182.1 in172.6 in
Width69.4 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,954 lb.2,714 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.7 ft3

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