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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: $15,685

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,757

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220102010
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerRioRio
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,995 $19,845 $27,995 $34,495 $37,695 $13,795 $14,895
Base Invoice $16,277 $19,007 $26,813 $33,039 $36,105 $13,330 $13,990
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 395            
Wheel Package 500            
Rear spoiler 290         300  
Value Package           600  
195/55HR15           285  
Floor mats           95 95
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 350            
Wheel Package 445            
Rear spoiler 245         250  
Value Package           535  
195/55HR15           250  
Floor mats           72 72
Options (change) 1,185 0 0 0 0 1,280 95
Options (change) 1,040 0 0 0 0 1,107 72
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 695 695
Total Price $18,975 $20,640 $28,790 $35,290 $38,490 $15,770 $15,685
Total Invoice $18,112 $19,802 $27,608 $33,834 $36,900 $15,132 $14,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,159
Model Year2012201220122012201220102010
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerRioRio
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6M5S6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4140, 6140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$18,975$20,640$28,790$35,290$38,490$15,770$15,685
Adjustments for Features-575-1,300-5,650-4,150-5,6500-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,400$19,340$23,140$31,140$32,840$15,770$15,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$4,740$12,740$14,440$460$0
Total Invoice$18,112$19,802$27,608$33,834$36,900$15,132$14,757
Adjustments for Features-549-1,247-5,418-3,979-5,4170-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,563$18,555$22,190$29,855$31,483$15,132$14,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$992$4,627$12,292$13,920$728$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122012201220102010
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerRioRio
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0 $0$0
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100  
FWD$0$0   $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
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  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Satellite radio  $200  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors     $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
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$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$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$1,475$2,200$6,550$5,050$6,550$900$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$1,300$5,650$4,150$5,650$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-549-1,247-5,418-3,979-5,4170-353

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122010
ModelLancerRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in98.4 in
Length180.0 in167.3 in
Width69.4 in66.7 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,933 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

FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55HR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55HR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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