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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $5,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelLancerLancerRio
TrimGTRalliartSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,445 $28,395 $17,500
Base Invoice $19,582 $27,196 $16,675
Touring Package 3,300 3,300  
Navigation system 2,295 2,295  
Premium Package     2,200
Floor mats     95
Touring Package 2,937 2,937  
Navigation system 2,050 2,050  
Premium Package     2,000
Floor mats     72
Options (change) 5,595 5,595 2,295
Options (change) 4,987 4,987 2,072
Destination 810 810 750
Total Price $26,850 $34,800 $20,545
Total Invoice $25,379 $32,993 $19,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,062
Model Year201420142012
ModelLancerLancerRio
TrimGTRalliartSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp 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)215/45-18215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$26,850$34,800$20,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$30,650$20,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$0
Total Invoice$25,379$32,993$19,497
Adjustments for Features0-3,935-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,379$29,058$19,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,679$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201420142012
ModelLancerLancerRio
TrimGTRalliartSX
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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 
Metal pedals $75$75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,585$5,735$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,935-180

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142012
ModelLancerRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in101.2 in
Length180.0 in171.9 in
Width69.4 in67.7 in
Height58.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,933 lb.2,404 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 GT

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

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested287597%
Total Not Requested1003%

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