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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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $22,720 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $850 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $1,298 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Optima | Lancer | Lancer | Lancer | Lancer |
| Trim | EX | GTS | Ralliart | Evolution GSR | Evolution MR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,895 | $19,495 | $27,695 | $33,995 | $37,195 |
| Base Invoice | $18,510 | $18,671 | $26,525 | $32,559 | $35,625 |
| Premium Package | 1,300 | 2,000 | |||
| Stability control | 650 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 200 | ||||
| Touring Package | 3,300 | 3,100 | 2,000 | ||
| Sunroof and Leather Package | 1,800 | ||||
| Sight and Sound Package | 2,100 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,160 | 1,780 | |||
| Stability control | 580 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 160 | ||||
| Touring Package | 2,937 | 2,759 | 1,780 | ||
| Sunroof and Leather Package | 1,602 | ||||
| Sight and Sound Package | 1,869 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,150 | 3,300 | 3,100 | 3,900 | 4,000 |
| Options (change) | 1,900 | 2,937 | 2,759 | 3,471 | 3,560 |
| Destination | 675 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $22,720 | $23,570 | $31,570 | $38,670 | $41,970 |
| Total Invoice | $21,085 | $22,383 | $30,059 | $36,805 | $39,960 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,405 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,813 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Optima | Lancer | Lancer | Lancer | Lancer |
| Trim | EX | GTS | Ralliart | Evolution GSR | Evolution MR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 162hp I4 | 168hp I4 | 237hp I4 | 291hp I4 | 291hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | M5 | S6 | M5 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | 710, 9 | 710, 9 | 710, 9 | 710, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-16 | 215/45-18 | 215/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $22,720 | $23,570 | $31,570 | $38,670 | $41,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | -555 | 0 | -4,150 | -2,900 | -4,125 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,165 | $23,570 | $27,420 | $35,770 | $37,845 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,850 | $12,200 | $14,275 |
| Total Invoice | $21,085 | $22,383 | $30,059 | $36,805 | $39,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | -515 | 0 | -3,951 | -2,760 | -3,927 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,570 | $22,383 | $26,108 | $34,045 | $36,033 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,725 | $11,662 | $13,650 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Optima | Lancer | Lancer | Lancer | Lancer |
| Trim | EX | GTS | Ralliart | Evolution GSR | Evolution MR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adjustable center differential | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Limited-slip front differential | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tall rear wing-type spoiler | $500 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Short-throw shifter (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,975 | $2,420 | $6,570 | $5,320 | $6,545 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $555 | $0 | $4,150 | $2,900 | $4,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -515 | 0 | -3,951 | -2,760 | -3,927 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Optima | Lancer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.7 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 180.0 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,143 lb. | 2,923 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
| Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
| Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR
| Sunroof and Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sound insulation, additional | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 10% |
| Sight and Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 87% |
Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
| Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Sound insulation, additional | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 13% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 80% |
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