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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelOutlanderForte
TrimGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $19,600
Base Invoice $25,472 $18,670
Cargo cover 225  
Touring Package 2,500  
Navigation Package 2,000  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net   40
Cargo cover 190  
Touring Package 2,225  
Navigation Package 1,780  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 4,725 3,590
Options (change) 4,195 3,127
Destination 825 750
Total Price $32,145 $23,940
Total Invoice $30,492 $22,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,545
Model Year20132012
ModelOutlanderForte
TrimGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine230hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,145$23,940
Adjustments for Features-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,615$23,940
Total Invoice$30,492$22,547
Adjustments for Features-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,092$22,547

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelOutlanderForte
TrimGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,255$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelOutlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length182.7 in170.9 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,637 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested127589%
Total Not Requested15011%

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