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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: $26,845

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,684

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $6,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,995 $27,500 $35,300 $22,095
Base Invoice $29,670 $25,763 $32,963 $21,359
Technology Package 700 2,300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500      
Premium Package   3,300    
Sight and Sound Package       1,500
Navigation system       1,800
Rear spoiler       290
Obstacle detection, rear       295
Technology Package 650 2,129    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395      
Premium Package   3,059    
Sight and Sound Package       1,335
Navigation system       1,625
Rear spoiler       245
Obstacle detection, rear       255
Options (change) 2,200 5,600 0 3,885
Options (change) 2,045 5,188 0 3,460
Destination 800 800 800 865
Total Price $34,995 $33,900 $36,100 $26,845
Total Invoice $32,515 $31,751 $33,763 $25,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,885
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$34,995$33,900$36,100$26,845
Adjustments for Features-2,305-2,330-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,690$31,570$32,420$26,845
Cost Above Minimum$1,120$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,515$31,751$33,763$25,684
Adjustments for Features-2,142-2,182-3,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,373$29,569$30,321$25,684
Cost Above Minimum$804$0$752$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year2014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,800$6,825$8,175$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$2,330$3,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,142-2,182-3,4420

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20142017
ModelOptimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.7 in
Length190.7 in182.1 in
Width72.1 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.5 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 in42.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72522%
Total Not Requested255078%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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