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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,970

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $31,125
Base Invoice $17,605 $30,456
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Options (change) 880 0
Options (change) 775 0
Destination 590 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,570 $24,475
Total Invoice $18,970 $23,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,924
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I466hp E
TransmissionT4A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15145/65-15
Total Price$20,570$24,475
Adjustments for Features-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,390$24,475
Total Invoice$18,970$23,806
Adjustments for Features-1,0880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,882$23,806

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Remote climate control $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated driver seat $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,600$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimai-MiEV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length185.8 in144.8 in
Width71.5 in62.4 in
Height55.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,596 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft30.0 ft3

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