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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.

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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,820

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,275

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimSXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,140 $26,490
Base Invoice $19,665 $25,237
2.7L V6 1,005  
2.7L V6 935  
Options (change) 1,005 0
Options (change) 935 0
Destination 675 695
Total Price $22,820 $27,185
Total Invoice $21,275 $25,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,969
Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimSXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6237hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$22,820$27,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,820$25,415
Total Invoice$21,275$25,932
Adjustments for Features0-1,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,275$24,244

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimSXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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$3,275$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,688

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.7 in
Length189.0 in180.0 in
Width71.1 in69.4 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,480 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft311.6 ft3

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