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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: $17,080

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,579

Kia Rio S   
Difference: $2,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelLancerRio
TrimESS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,595 $16,100
Base Invoice $17,009 $15,625
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,000  
Floor mats   130
6-speed shiftable CVT 967  
Floor mats   104
Options (change) 1,000 130
Options (change) 967 104
Destination 835 850
Total Price $19,430 $17,080
Total Invoice $18,811 $16,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,545
Model Year20162018
ModelLancerRio
TrimESS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/35 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$19,430$17,080
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,720$17,080
Total Invoice$18,811$16,579
Adjustments for Features-6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,124$16,579

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162018
ModelLancerRio
TrimESS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,200$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6870

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162018
ModelLancerRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in101.6 in
Length182.1 in172.6 in
Width69.4 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,954 lb.2,714 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.7 ft3

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