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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: $27,360

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,729

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOutlanderOutlanderOutlanderForteForte
TrimSELGTPHEV GTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,145 $32,245 $40,295 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $25,274 $31,171 $38,953 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo mat 150 150 115 95 95
Floor mats 135 135 125 125 125
Premium Package 2,000        
Cargo cover 190 190 150    
Remote start 545 545   495 495
Premium Tech Package       3,600 3,600
Cargo net       50 50
Universal garage door opener         350
Cargo mat 135 135 99 78 78
Floor mats 120 120 110 102 102
Premium Package 1,780        
Cargo cover 169 169 129    
Remote start 485 485   410 410
Premium Tech Package       3,236 3,236
Cargo net       42 42
Universal garage door opener         291
Options (change) 3,020 1,020 390 4,365 4,715
Options (change) 2,689 909 338 3,868 4,159
Destination 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -5,836 0 0
Total Price $30,160 $34,260 $35,844 $27,360 $29,410
Total Invoice $28,958 $33,075 $34,450 $25,729 $27,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,573
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOutlanderOutlanderOutlanderForteForte
TrimSELGTPHEV GTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4224hp V6117hp I4 PiH164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6A1T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,160$34,260$35,844$27,360$29,410
Adjustments for Features-1,725-4,400-4,9000-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,435$29,860$30,944$27,360$29,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$2,509$0$1,775
Total Invoice$28,958$33,075$34,450$25,729$27,476
Adjustments for Features-1,656-4,248-4,7090-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,302$28,827$29,741$25,729$27,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$2,439$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelOutlanderOutlanderOutlanderForteForte
TrimSELGTPHEV GTEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
1-speed automatic  $800  
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
AC power outlet, second area  $50  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app  $25  
Remote start$150$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Pedestrian detection  $50  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Electric heater (optional)  $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active front differential $500   
Lockable center differential $150   
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.7 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150  
DC quick-charging capability  $750  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass    $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,075$8,750$9,250$4,350$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$4,400$4,900$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,656-4,248-4,7090-257

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelOutlanderForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in171.3 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height67.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Outlander SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90034%
Total Not Requested175066%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested267563%
Total Not Requested157537%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested157538%

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