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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaEclipseEclipse
TrimEXGTSE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $23,499 $28,599
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,222 $27,045
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 220    
CD changer, remote 375    
Premium Sport Package   3,540  
Accessory Package   270  
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Rear spoiler 169    
CD changer, remote 288    
Premium Sport Package   3,108  
Accessory Package   232  
Options (change) 2,475 3,810 0
Options (change) 2,122 3,340 0
Destination 590 675 675
Total Price $22,165 $27,984 $29,274
Total Invoice $20,317 $26,237 $27,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,076
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaEclipseEclipse
TrimEXGTSE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6650, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,165$27,984$29,274
Adjustments for Features-1700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,995$27,984$28,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990
Total Invoice$20,317$26,237$27,720
Adjustments for Features-1560-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,161$26,237$27,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaEclipseEclipse
TrimEXGTSE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,275$2,105$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1560-284

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaEclipse
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length185.8 in179.7 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.5 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested262578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested205100%

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