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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: $24,015

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,607

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelOutlanderOutlanderForte
TrimSEGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,795 $27,795 $19,600
Base Invoice $22,790 $26,621 $18,670
Premium Package 2,800 2,800  
Cargo tray 125 125 75
Navigation Package 2,375 2,375  
Cargo cover 150 150  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Premium Package 2,492 2,492  
Cargo tray 105 105 60
Navigation Package 2,125 2,125  
Cargo cover 125 125  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 5,450 5,450 3,665
Options (change) 4,847 4,847 3,187
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $30,095 $34,095 $24,015
Total Invoice $28,487 $32,318 $22,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821
Model Year201420142012
ModelOutlanderOutlanderForte
TrimSEGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4224hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,095$34,095$24,015
Adjustments for Features-2,175-5,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,920$28,570$24,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0
Total Invoice$28,487$32,318$22,607
Adjustments for Features-2,059-5,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,428$27,081$22,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$653$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142012
ModelOutlanderOutlanderForte
TrimSEGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active front differential $500 
Lockable center differential $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,075$7,425$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$5,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,059-5,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelOutlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length183.3 in170.9 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200053%
Total Not Requested175047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested175049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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