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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: $19,785

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,710

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelOptimaLancerLancer
TrimEXESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $16,540 $18,340
Base Invoice $18,045 $15,758 $17,473
Rear spoiler 200    
Sunroof 800    
Sport Package   800  
Sun and Sound Package   1,750 1,750
Touring Package     1,000
Rear spoiler 160    
Sunroof 715    
Sport Package   708  
Sun and Sound Package   1,549 1,549
Touring Package     885
Options (change) 1,000 2,550 2,750
Options (change) 875 2,257 2,434
Destination 640 695 695
Total Price $21,035 $19,785 $21,785
Total Invoice $19,560 $18,710 $20,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $340
Model Year200720092009
ModelOptimaLancerLancer
TrimEXESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4152hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7650, 9650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$21,035$19,785$21,785
Adjustments for Features-1,2800-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,755$19,785$20,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500
Total Invoice$19,560$18,710$20,602
Adjustments for Features-1,1900-1,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,370$18,710$19,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$473

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200720092009
ModelOptimaLancerLancer
TrimEXESGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,625$1,345$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1900-1,419

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20072009
ModelOptimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.7 in
Length186.4 in180.0 in
Width71.1 in69.4 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,923 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%

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