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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: $19,520

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,646

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelLancerLancerRio
TrimGTSEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,990 $38,990 $17,755
Base Invoice $18,092 $36,748 $16,962
Touring Package 1,500 2,000  
Sun and Sound Package 1,900    
Designer Plus Package     750
Floor mats     120
Touring Package 1,328 1,885  
Sun and Sound Package 1,682    
Designer Plus Package     692
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 3,400 2,000 870
Options (change) 3,010 1,885 789
Destination 745 745 895
Total Price $23,135 $41,735 $19,520
Total Invoice $21,847 $39,378 $18,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,577
Model Year201020102017
ModelLancerLancerRio
TrimGTSEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4291hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$23,135$41,735$19,520
Adjustments for Features-1,720-5,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,415$36,090$19,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,675$0
Total Invoice$21,847$39,378$18,646
Adjustments for Features-1,624-5,3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,223$34,052$18,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,829$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201020102017
ModelLancerLancerRio
TrimGTSEvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,670$8,595$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,720$5,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,624-5,3260

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20102017
ModelLancerRio
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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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested170089%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested251%
Total Not Requested200099%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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