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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,720

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $3,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,089

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $2,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimEXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $17,595
Base Invoice $17,605 $17,009
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220 290
2.7L V6 1,300  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169 245
2.7L V6 1,020  
Options (change) 2,400 290
Options (change) 1,964 245
Destination 590 835
Total Price $22,090 $18,720
Total Invoice $20,159 $18,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $902
Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimEXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6148hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6140, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$22,090$18,720
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,810$18,720
Total Invoice$20,159$18,089
Adjustments for Features-1,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,991$18,089

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimEXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,000$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1680

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length185.8 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in69.4 in
Height55.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,888 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.3 ft3

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