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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: $30,790

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,019

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimSXSX LimitedRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $27,695
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $26,525
Touring Package     3,100
Navigation system     2,150
Cargo mat     89
Touring Package     2,759
Navigation system     1,895
Cargo mat     59
Options (change) 0 0 5,339
Options (change) 0 0 4,713
Destination 850 850 775
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $33,809
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $32,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,200
Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimSXSX LimitedRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,790$36,890$33,809
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$31,940$32,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$32,013
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-1,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,715$29,685$30,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201620162011
ModelOptimaOptimaLancer
TrimSXSX LimitedRalliart
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog lights  $125
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$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,125$10,075$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,600-1,098

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20162011
ModelOptimaLancer
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.7 in
Length191.1 in180.0 in
Width73.2 in69.4 in
Height57.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,480 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested240074%
Total Not Requested85026%

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