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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,520

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,646

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESSEGTRalliartEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,195 $20,695 $20,445 $28,395 $17,755
Base Invoice $16,469 $19,822 $19,582 $27,196 $16,962
Wheel Package 500        
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 395 395      
Leather seating surfaces 950 950 950 950  
Designer Plus Package         750
Floor mats         120
Wheel Package 445        
FUSE Hands-Free Link System 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces 820 820 820 820  
Designer Plus Package         692
Floor mats         97
Options (change) 1,845 1,345 950 950 870
Options (change) 1,615 1,170 820 820 789
Destination 810 810 810 810 895
Total Price $19,850 $22,850 $22,205 $30,155 $19,520
Total Invoice $18,894 $21,802 $21,212 $28,826 $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: $1,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,087
Model Year20142014201420142017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESSEGTRalliartEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4168hp I4168hp I4237hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT-6M5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4140, 4140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$19,850$22,850$22,205$30,155$19,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,475-1,375-5,525-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,850$19,375$20,830$24,630$18,215
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$1,455$5,255$0
Total Invoice$18,894$21,802$21,212$28,826$18,646
Adjustments for Features0-3,316-1,314-5,282-1,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,894$18,486$19,898$23,544$17,399
Cost Above Minimum$408$0$1,412$5,058$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142014201420142017
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerRio
TrimESSEGTRalliartEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0 $0 $0
AWD $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275 
Limited-slip front differential   $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 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
HD radio $50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,470$4,945$2,845$6,995$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,475$1,375$5,525$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,316-1,314-5,282-1,247

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20142017
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 Weight2,933 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 ES

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SE

FUSE Hands-Free Link System
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Rearview camera200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%

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