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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: $28,525

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,745

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $26,490
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $25,237
Recaro Sport Package     2,750
Recaro Sport Package     2,434
Options (change) 0 0 2,750
Options (change) 0 0 2,434
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $28,525 $36,325 $29,935
Total Invoice $26,745 $33,965 $28,366

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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: $1,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,341
Model Year201520152009
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,525$36,325$29,935
Adjustments for Features0-5,550-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$30,775$29,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0
Total Invoice$26,745$33,965$28,366
Adjustments for Features0-5,189-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,745$28,776$28,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,031$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201520152009
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboRalliart
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $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 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,200$10,750$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,550$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,189-280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20152009
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.3,480 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
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Recaro Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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