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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: $20,595

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $935

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,342

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $1,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRio
TrimESGTSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,090 $17,590 $18,090
Base Invoice $15,329 $16,758 $17,167
Sun and Sound Package 1,500 1,500  
Navigation Package 1,800    
Bluetooth cell phone link 250    
Fog lights 280    
Navigation and Technology Pkg.   2,000  
Premium Package     2,500
Floor mats     115
Sun and Sound Package 1,328 1,328  
Navigation Package 1,593    
Bluetooth cell phone link 187    
Fog lights 230    
Navigation and Technology Pkg.   1,769  
Premium Package     2,345
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 3,830 3,500 2,615
Options (change) 3,338 3,097 2,438
Destination 675 675 825
Total Price $20,595 $21,765 $21,530
Total Invoice $19,342 $20,530 $20,430

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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: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,461
Model Year200820082015
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRio
TrimESGTSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp I4152hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9650, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$20,595$21,765$21,530
Adjustments for Features0-800-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,595$20,965$17,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$19,342$20,530$20,430
Adjustments for Features0-755-3,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,342$19,775$16,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$433$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200820082015
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRio
TrimESGTSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$535$1,335$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-755-3,549

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082015
ModelLancer / EvolutionRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in101.2 in
Length180.0 in171.9 in
Width69.4 in67.7 in
Height58.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Navigation and Technology Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested122541%

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