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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142009
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,195 $20,695 $20,445 $28,395 $34,995 $38,195 $14,025
Base Invoice $16,469 $19,822 $19,582 $27,196 $33,518 $36,584 $13,305
Wheel Package 500            
Rear spoiler 290 290          
Power Package             600
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400
Floor mats             85
Wheel Package 445            
Rear spoiler 245 245          
Power Package             535
Antilock brakes (ABS)             357
Floor mats             65
Options (change) 790 290 0 0 0 0 1,085
Options (change) 690 245 0 0 0 0 957
Destination 810 810 810 810 810 810 650
Total Price $18,795 $21,795 $21,255 $29,205 $35,805 $39,005 $15,760
Total Invoice $17,969 $20,877 $20,392 $28,006 $34,328 $37,394 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,229
Model Year2014201420142014201420142009
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4168hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT-6M5S6M5S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4140, 4140, 6140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18195/55-15
Total Price$18,795$21,795$21,255$29,205$35,805$39,005$15,760
Adjustments for Features-425-3,900-1,750-5,900-4,400-5,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,370$17,895$19,505$23,305$31,405$33,105$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$1,610$5,410$13,510$15,210$0
Total Invoice$17,969$20,877$20,392$28,006$34,328$37,394$14,912
Adjustments for Features-406-3,736-1,679-5,658-4,218-5,6560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,563$17,141$18,713$22,348$30,110$31,738$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$422$0$1,572$5,207$12,969$14,597$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2014201420142014201420142009
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESSEGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 $0 $0
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100     
6-speed automated manual   $1100 $1100 
FWD$0 $0   $0
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200$200   
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$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$0 
Bodyside moldings      $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
USB port  $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $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$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  $300
Heated front seats $200     
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
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$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$1,675$5,150$3,000$7,150$5,650$7,150$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$3,900$1,750$5,900$4,400$5,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-406-3,736-1,679-5,658-4,218-5,6560

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142009
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 Weight2,933 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

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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