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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: $18,265

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS   
Difference: $505

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,433

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution GTS   
Difference: $521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRio
TrimGTSEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,590 $32,990 $38,290 $17,755
Base Invoice $16,758 $31,093 $36,089 $16,962
Floor mats       120
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 0 0 0 120
Options (change) 0 0 0 97
Destination 675 675 675 895
Total Price $18,265 $33,665 $38,965 $18,770
Total Invoice $17,433 $31,768 $36,764 $17,954

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $775
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRio
TrimGTSEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp I4291hp I4291hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$18,265$33,665$38,965$18,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-5,950-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,265$30,290$33,015$17,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,025$14,750$0
Total Invoice$17,433$31,768$36,764$17,954
Adjustments for Features0-3,185-5,614-1,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,433$28,583$31,150$16,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,150$13,717$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2008200820082017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionRio
TrimGTSEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  $0
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Adjustable center differential $275$275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
Satellite radio   $200
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Metal pedals $75$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,220$4,595$7,170$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$5,950$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,185-5,614-1,296

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20082017
ModelLancer / EvolutionRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in101.2 in
Length180.0 in172.0 in
Width69.4 in67.7 in
Height58.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,730 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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