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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: $17,925

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,760

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $2,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerSpectra
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,995 $19,845 $27,995 $34,495 $37,695 $15,995
Base Invoice $16,277 $19,007 $26,813 $33,039 $36,105 $14,980
Deluxe Package 1,550          
Remote start 595 595 595 595 595 250
Rear spoiler 290          
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,800    
Sight and Sound Package       2,100    
Antilock brakes (ABS)           400
Sunroof           700
Deluxe Package 1,380          
Remote start 505 505 505 505 505 215
Rear spoiler 245          
Sunroof and Leather Package       1,602    
Sight and Sound Package       1,869    
Antilock brakes (ABS)           360
Sunroof           625
Options (change) 2,435 595 595 4,495 595 1,350
Options (change) 2,130 505 505 3,976 505 1,200
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 580
Total Price $20,225 $21,235 $29,385 $39,785 $39,085 $17,925
Total Invoice $19,202 $20,307 $28,113 $37,810 $37,405 $16,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $994
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerSpectra
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6M5S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6710, 9140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18205/50-16
Total Price$20,225$21,235$29,385$39,785$39,085$17,925
Adjustments for Features-1,525-750-5,025-6,675-5,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,700$20,485$24,360$33,110$34,060$17,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,785$5,660$14,410$15,360$0
Total Invoice$19,202$20,307$28,113$37,810$37,405$16,760
Adjustments for Features-1,448-717-4,807-6,344-4,8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,754$19,590$23,306$31,466$32,596$16,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,836$5,552$13,712$14,842$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerLancerSpectra
TrimESGTRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0 $0
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100 
FWD$0$0   $0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Adjustable center differential  $275$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings     $75
Hood scoop  $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900  $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325  
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors     $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  $300
Heated front seats   $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,350$2,575$6,850$8,500$6,850$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$750$5,025$6,675$5,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,448-717-4,807-6,344-4,8090

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122006
ModelLancerSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in102.8 in
Length180.0 in176.4 in
Width69.4 in68.3 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,933 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

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Unbranded, 140W, 6 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested95035%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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