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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: $16,380

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $444

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,266

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRioRio
TrimESO-Z RallyRalliartLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,599 $16,899 $18,999 $14,165 $17,755
Base Invoice $13,908 $16,100 $18,100 $13,902 $16,962
Security Package 550 550      
ES Convenience Package 800        
Alloy wheels 300     400  
Power Package       800  
Floor mats       120 120
Security Package 484 484      
ES Convenience Package 704        
Alloy wheels 264     372  
Power Package       0  
Floor mats       97 97
Options (change) 1,650 550 0 1,320 120
Options (change) 1,452 484 0 469 97
Destination 575 575 575 895 895
Total Price $16,824 $18,024 $19,574 $16,380 $18,770
Total Invoice $15,935 $17,159 $18,675 $15,266 $17,954

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,969
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,090
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRioRio
TrimESO-Z RallyRalliartLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4120hp I4162hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4100, 6100, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/60-15205/50-16185/65-15185/65-15
Total Price$16,824$18,024$19,574$16,380$18,770
Adjustments for Features0-200-475-1,525-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,824$17,824$19,099$14,855$15,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$2,275$0$660
Total Invoice$15,935$17,159$18,675$15,266$17,954
Adjustments for Features0-190-453-1,421-3,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,935$16,969$18,222$13,845$14,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,034$2,287$0$996

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRioRio
TrimESO-Z RallyRalliartLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control   $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$520$720$995$2,045$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$475$1,525$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-453-1,421-3,113

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062017
ModelLancer / EvolutionRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in101.2 in
Length180.5 in172.0 in
Width66.8 in67.7 in
Height54.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,746 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.2 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.2 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
ES Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
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 Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

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

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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