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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,834

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $38,990
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $36,748
Technology Package 2,300    
Premium Package 3,300    
Touring Package     2,000
Navigation system     1,999
Technology Package 2,129    
Premium Package 3,059    
Touring Package     1,885
Navigation system     1,725
Options (change) 5,600 0 3,999
Options (change) 5,188 0 3,610
Destination 800 800 745
Total Price $33,900 $36,100 $43,734
Total Invoice $31,751 $33,763 $41,103

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,467
Model Year201420142010
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4291hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,900$36,100$43,734
Adjustments for Features-1,190-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$33,560$43,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,751$33,763$41,103
Adjustments for Features-1,115-2,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,636$31,387$41,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$751$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201420142010
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboEvolution MR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,900$9,250$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,115-2,3760

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20142010
ModelOptimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.7 in
Length190.7 in180.0 in
Width72.1 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested307594%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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