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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: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,646

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195 $17,755
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625 $16,962
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,800    
Sight and Sound Package     2,100    
Touring Package       2,000  
Premium Package       2,000  
Designer Plus Package         750
Floor mats         120
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,602    
Sight and Sound Package     1,869    
Touring Package       1,780  
Premium Package       1,780  
Designer Plus Package         692
Floor mats         97
Options (change) 0 0 3,900 4,000 870
Options (change) 0 0 3,471 3,560 789
Destination 775 775 775 775 895
Total Price $20,270 $28,470 $38,670 $41,970 $19,520
Total Invoice $19,446 $27,300 $36,805 $39,960 $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: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,023
Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6710, 9710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$20,270$28,470$38,670$41,970$19,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-6,000-7,225-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,270$24,120$32,670$34,745$18,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$12,400$14,475$0
Total Invoice$19,446$27,300$36,805$39,960$18,646
Adjustments for Features0-4,171-5,711-6,879-1,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,446$23,129$31,094$33,081$17,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,683$11,648$13,635$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112011201120112017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 
Sunroof  $900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
App support    $0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$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$1,770$6,120$7,770$8,995$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350$6,000$7,225$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,171-5,711-6,879-1,223

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112017
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 Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested210094%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%

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