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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,850

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,974

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,017

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRioRio
TrimESO-Z RallyRalliartLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,599 $16,899 $18,999 $12,815 $13,615
Base Invoice $13,908 $16,100 $18,100 $12,160 $12,915
ES Convenience Package 800        
Security Package 550 550      
Alloy wheels 300        
Power Package       600 600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400 400
Floor mats       85 85
Rear spoiler       300  
ES Convenience Package 704        
Security Package 484 484      
Alloy wheels 264        
Power Package       535 535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357 357
Floor mats       65 65
Rear spoiler       250  
Options (change) 1,650 550 0 1,385 1,085
Options (change) 1,452 484 0 1,207 957
Destination 575 575 575 650 650
Total Price $16,824 $18,024 $19,574 $14,850 $15,350
Total Invoice $15,935 $17,159 $18,675 $14,017 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,288
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRioRio
TrimESO-Z RallyRalliartLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4120hp I4162hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4100, 6100, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/60-15205/50-16185/65-14195/55-15
Total Price$16,824$18,024$19,574$14,850$15,350
Adjustments for Features0-200-475-300-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,824$17,824$19,099$14,550$14,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$2,275$125$0
Total Invoice$15,935$17,159$18,675$14,017$14,522
Adjustments for Features0-190-453-283-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,935$16,969$18,222$13,734$13,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,034$2,287$87$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRioRio
TrimESO-Z RallyRalliartLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$575$775$1,050$875$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$475$300$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-453-283-875

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062008
ModelLancer / EvolutionRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in98.4 in
Length180.5 in166.9 in
Width66.8 in66.7 in
Height54.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,746 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.2 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.2 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES

ES Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150No
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Floor mats75Yes
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Total Requested67569%
Total Not Requested30031%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution O-Z Rally

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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