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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESGTSRalliartSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,540 $18,340 $26,490 $14,025
Base Invoice $15,758 $17,473 $25,237 $13,305
Sport Package 800      
Sun and Sound Package 1,750      
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       85
Sport Package 708      
Sun and Sound Package 1,549      
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       65
Options (change) 2,550 0 0 1,085
Options (change) 2,257 0 0 957
Destination 695 695 695 650
Total Price $19,785 $19,035 $27,185 $15,760
Total Invoice $18,710 $18,168 $25,932 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,190
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESGTSRalliartSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp I4168hp I4237hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18195/55-15
Total Price$19,785$19,035$27,185$15,760
Adjustments for Features-1,700-400-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,085$18,635$21,885$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$3,800$0
Total Invoice$18,710$18,168$25,932$14,912
Adjustments for Features-1,608-382-5,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,102$17,786$20,876$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$684$3,774$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESGTSRalliartSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key$250 $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Stability control  $400 
Traction control  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,300$1,000$5,900$600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$400$5,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,608-382-5,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092009
ModelLancerRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in98.4 in
Length180.0 in166.9 in
Width69.4 in66.7 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%

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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested57537%

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