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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: $28,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,231

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,020

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaEclipse
TrimSXGT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $24,149
Base Invoice $24,480 $22,837
Premium Package 2,000  
Premium Sport Package   3,540
Accessory Package   299
iPod integration   199
Body kit   1,299
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package 1,790  
Premium Sport Package   3,108
Accessory Package   232
iPod integration   140
Body kit   1,013
5-speed shiftable automatic   947
Options (change) 2,000 6,337
Options (change) 1,790 5,440
Destination 750 695
Total Price $28,950 $31,181
Total Invoice $27,020 $28,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,001
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,537
Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaEclipse
TrimSXGT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,950$31,181
Adjustments for Features-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,180$31,181
Total Invoice$27,020$28,972
Adjustments for Features-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,435$28,972

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaEclipse
TrimSXGT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,450$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5850

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaEclipse
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.4 in
Length190.7 in180.4 in
Width72.1 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,545 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

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 surfaces900No
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 pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested115034%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested205100%

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