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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: $15,350

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,522

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $4,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102008
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $18,990 $27,190 $33,590 $38,990 $13,615
Base Invoice $16,186 $18,092 $25,904 $31,658 $36,748 $12,915
Sport Package 800          
Sun and Sound Package 1,900          
Power Package           600
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Floor mats           85
Sport Package 708          
Sun and Sound Package 1,682          
Power Package           535
Antilock brakes (ABS)           357
Floor mats           65
Options (change) 2,700 0 0 0 0 1,085
Options (change) 2,390 0 0 0 0 957
Destination 745 745 745 745 745 650
Total Price $20,435 $19,735 $27,935 $34,335 $39,735 $15,350
Total Invoice $19,321 $18,837 $26,649 $32,403 $37,493 $14,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,364
Model Year201020102010201020102008
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6M5S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9140, 6140, 6140, 6710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18195/55-15
Total Price$20,435$19,735$27,935$34,335$39,735$15,350
Adjustments for Features-2,575-1,325-5,725-4,125-6,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,860$18,410$22,210$30,210$32,860$15,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$4,350$12,350$15,000$0
Total Invoice$19,321$18,837$26,649$32,403$37,493$14,522
Adjustments for Features-2,435-1,265-5,461-3,893-6,4870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,886$17,572$21,188$28,510$31,006$14,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$686$4,302$11,624$14,120$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020102010201020102008
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0 $0
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100 
FWD$0$0   $0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key$250 $250 $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Adjustable center differential  $275$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900     
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325   $325 
CD player $125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200   $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors     $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,475$2,225$6,625$5,025$7,775$900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$1,325$5,725$4,125$6,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,435-1,265-5,461-3,893-6,4870

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102008
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 radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

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?
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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