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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,255

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,479

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $2,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,600 $22,095
Base Invoice $23,902 $21,359
Universal garage door opener 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Universal garage door opener 291  
Obstacle detection, rear   255
Options (change) 350 295
Options (change) 291 255
Destination 895 865
Total Price $26,845 $23,255
Total Invoice $25,088 $22,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,380
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$26,845$23,255
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,600$23,255
Total Invoice$25,088$22,479
Adjustments for Features-2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,859$22,479

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2290

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.7 in
Length191.1 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in69.4 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,219 lb.3,142 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.3 ft3

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