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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: $25,130

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,205

Mitsubishi Lancer GT   
Difference: $2,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimEXSXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $22,495
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $21,745
Premium Package 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,800
Premium Package 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,625
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 1,800
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 1,625
Destination 800 800 835
Total Price $28,800 $31,950 $25,130
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,725 $24,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Lancer GT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126
Model Year201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimEXSXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,800$31,950$25,130
Adjustments for Features-2,905-3,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,895$28,420$25,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$0
Total Invoice$26,780$29,725$24,205
Adjustments for Features-2,701-3,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,079$26,441$24,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,362$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimEXSXGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,850$6,475$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$3,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,701-3,2840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20132016
ModelOptimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.7 in
Length190.7 in182.1 in
Width72.1 in69.4 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested265585%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested255584%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GT

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

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