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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaLancerLancer
TrimEXGTEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $20,595 $38,995
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,725 $37,350
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200   2,375
Touring Package   5,150  
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075   2,125
Touring Package   4,584  
Options (change) 3,470 5,150 2,375
Options (change) 3,100 4,584 2,125
Destination 675 810 810
Total Price $24,835 $26,555 $42,180
Total Invoice $23,030 $25,119 $40,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,488
Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaLancerLancer
TrimEXGTEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4168hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionT5M5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7710, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$24,835$26,555$42,180
Adjustments for Features-4300-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,405$26,555$40,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,725
Total Invoice$23,030$25,119$40,285
Adjustments for Features-3990-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,631$25,119$38,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,351

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200920152015
ModelOptimaLancerLancer
TrimEXGTEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,495$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3990-1,815

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,158 lb.2,933 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285068%
Total Not Requested132532%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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