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Kia Forte vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Kia Forte. Over the first five years the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution loses roughly $7,659 while the Kia Forte loses about $5,638 — a gap near $-2021.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sheds about 1% in year one versus 1% for the Kia Forte. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.