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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,045

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,840

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelLancerLancerLancerSpectra
TrimESGTSEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $18,990 $38,990 $15,995
Base Invoice $16,186 $18,092 $36,748 $14,955
Sport Package 800      
Sun and Sound Package 1,900 1,900    
Touring Package   1,500 2,000  
CD changer, in-dash       300
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Sunroof       700
Sport Package 708      
Sun and Sound Package 1,682 1,682    
Touring Package   1,328 1,885  
CD changer, in-dash       250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360
Sunroof       625
Options (change) 2,700 3,400 2,000 1,400
Options (change) 2,390 3,010 1,885 1,235
Destination 745 745 745 650
Total Price $20,435 $23,135 $41,735 $18,045
Total Invoice $19,321 $21,847 $39,378 $16,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,323
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelLancerLancerLancerSpectra
TrimESGTSEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp I4168hp I4291hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18245/40-18205/50-16
Total Price$20,435$23,135$41,735$18,045
Adjustments for Features-1,225-3,325-7,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,210$19,810$34,485$18,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$15,275$0
Total Invoice$19,321$21,847$39,378$16,840
Adjustments for Features-1,158-3,140-6,8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,163$18,707$32,537$16,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$544$14,374$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year2010201020102008
ModelLancerLancerLancerSpectra
TrimESGTSEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Adjustable center differential  $275 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,875$3,975$7,900$650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$3,325$7,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,158-3,140-6,8410

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20102008
ModelLancerSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in102.8 in
Length180.0 in177.2 in
Width69.4 in68.3 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested92546%
Total Not Requested110054%

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