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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: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $2,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $1,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimDEESGTSRalliartLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,340 $16,540 $18,340 $26,490 $12,695
Base Invoice $13,662 $15,758 $17,473 $25,237 $12,045
Air Conditioning and Power Pkg. 1,250        
Floor mats 69       70
Rear spoiler 295 295     250
Power Package         600
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Air Conditioning and Power Pkg. 1,106        
Floor mats 49       54
Rear spoiler 206 206     220
Power Package         535
Antilock brakes (ABS)         357
Options (change) 1,614 295 0 0 1,320
Options (change) 1,361 206 0 0 1,166
Destination 695 695 695 695 580
Total Price $16,649 $17,530 $19,035 $27,185 $14,595
Total Invoice $15,718 $16,659 $18,168 $25,932 $13,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,903
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimDEESGTSRalliartLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp I4152hp I4168hp I4237hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4140, 4140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18185/65-14
Total Price$16,649$17,530$19,035$27,185$14,595
Adjustments for Features-25-975-1,550-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,624$16,555$17,485$20,810$14,595
Cost Above Minimum$69$0$930$4,255$0
Total Invoice$15,718$16,659$18,168$25,932$13,791
Adjustments for Features-24-927-1,479-6,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,694$15,732$16,689$19,851$13,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$38$995$4,157$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimDEESGTSRalliartLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Stability control   $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control   $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275 
Limited-slip front differential   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop   $100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125 
Heated mirrors    $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
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$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$450$1,400$1,975$6,800$425
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$975$1,550$6,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-24-927-1,479-6,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20092006
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 DE

Air Conditioning and Power Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Total Requested1800100%
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%

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