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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimSXEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $38,995
Base Invoice $24,480 $37,350
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system   2,375
Technology Package 1,785  
Premium Package 1,790  
Navigation system   2,125
Options (change) 4,000 2,375
Options (change) 3,575 2,125
Destination 750 810
Total Price $30,950 $42,180
Total Invoice $28,805 $40,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,625
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimSXEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,950$42,180
Adjustments for Features-1,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,720$42,180
Total Invoice$28,805$40,285
Adjustments for Features-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,660$40,285

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimSXEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,225$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1450

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.7 in
Length190.7 in180.0 in
Width72.1 in69.4 in
Height57.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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