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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: $31,820

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,628

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimSXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $28,095
Base Invoice $28,380 $26,909
Remote start 425 595
Touring Package   3,350
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Remote start 353 505
Touring Package   2,982
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Options (change) 425 4,295
Options (change) 353 3,782
Destination 895 795
Total Price $31,820 $33,185
Total Invoice $29,628 $31,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,878
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimSXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4237hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,820$33,185
Adjustments for Features-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,725$33,185
Total Invoice$29,628$31,486
Adjustments for Features-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,608$31,486

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaLancer
TrimSXRalliart
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,590$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0200

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20182013
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.3,461 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi Lancer specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested280081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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