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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: $21,725

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,614

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $37,195 $20,755
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $35,625 $19,667
Touring Package 3,300 3,100 2,000  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package     2,000  
Floor mats       120
Touring Package 2,937 2,759 1,780  
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Premium Package     1,780  
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 5,450 5,250 6,150 120
Options (change) 4,832 4,654 5,455 97
Destination 775 775 775 850
Total Price $25,720 $33,720 $44,120 $21,725
Total Invoice $24,278 $31,954 $41,855 $20,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,224
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$25,720$33,720$44,120$21,725
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-4,125-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$29,570$39,995$21,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$14,275$0
Total Invoice$24,278$31,954$41,855$20,614
Adjustments for Features0-3,933-3,913-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,278$28,021$37,942$20,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,743$13,664$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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 $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Adjustable center differential $275$275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,935$6,085$6,060$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$4,125$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,933-3,913-560

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112016
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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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