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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: $27,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,384

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,750

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $1,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelOptimaEclipseEclipse
TrimEX TurboGTSE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,700 $23,499 $28,599
Base Invoice $23,080 $22,222 $27,045
Premium Package 2,150    
Premium Sport Package   3,540  
Accessory Package   270  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000 1,000
Premium Package 1,920    
Premium Sport Package   3,108  
Accessory Package   232  
5-speed shiftable automatic   947 946
Options (change) 2,150 4,810 1,000
Options (change) 1,920 4,287 946
Destination 750 675 675
Total Price $27,600 $28,984 $30,274
Total Invoice $25,750 $27,184 $28,666

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,228
Model Year201120082008
ModelOptimaEclipseEclipse
TrimEX TurboGTSE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,600$28,984$30,274
Adjustments for Features-2,9950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,605$28,984$29,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990
Total Invoice$25,750$27,184$28,666
Adjustments for Features-2,7940-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,956$27,184$28,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,198

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year201120082008
ModelOptimaEclipseEclipse
TrimEX TurboGTSE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400 $400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$5,950$2,955$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7940-284

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaEclipse
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.4 in
Length190.7 in179.7 in
Width72.1 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested295087%
Total Not Requested42513%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested205100%

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