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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: $25,693

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $5,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,601

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $4,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaEclipse
TrimSXGS Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,500 $24,699
Base Invoice $28,380 $23,657
iPod integration   199
iPod integration   149
Options (change) 0 199
Options (change) 0 149
Destination 895 795
Total Price $31,395 $25,693
Total Invoice $29,275 $24,601

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $259
Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaEclipse
TrimSXGS Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,395$25,693
Adjustments for Features-5,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,105$25,693
Total Invoice$29,275$24,601
Adjustments for Features-4,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,342$24,601

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaEclipse
TrimSXGS Sport
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,815$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaEclipse
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.4 in
Length191.1 in180.4 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.7 ft3

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