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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,580

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $7,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,953

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT   
Difference: $7,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelLancerSorentoSorento
TrimSportback GTEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,345 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $20,444 $26,490 $31,125
Touring Package 3,550    
Navigation system 2,295    
Remote start 595 350 350
Premium Package   3,300  
Limited Package   2,000  
Floor mats   115 115
AWD   1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Touring Package 3,159    
Navigation system 2,050    
Remote start 505 280 280
Premium Package   2,945  
Limited Package   1,785  
Floor mats   95 95
AWD   1,610 1,595
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 6,440 7,465 3,665
Options (change) 5,714 6,715 3,310
Destination 795 800 800
Total Price $28,580 $36,215 $37,615
Total Invoice $26,953 $34,005 $35,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,428
Model Year201220122012
ModelLancerSorentoSorento
TrimSportback GTEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,580$36,215$37,615
Adjustments for Features0-5,990-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,580$30,225$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$26,953$34,005$35,235
Adjustments for Features0-5,624-6,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,953$28,381$29,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$620

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122012
ModelLancerSorentoSorento
TrimSportback GTEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50 
Media drive$15  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,460$9,450$10,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,990$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,624-6,234

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelLancerSorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length180.4 in183.9 in
Width69.4 in74.2 in
Height59.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,661 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.837.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.6 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested250068%
Total Not Requested115032%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110032%
Total Not Requested235068%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62553%
Total Not Requested55047%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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