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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: $18,080

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $6,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,030

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $6,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,355 $19,395 $31,125
Base Invoice $15,435 $18,045 $30,456
Appearance Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Appearance Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Options (change) 1,085 0 0
Options (change) 955 0 0
Destination 640 640 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $18,080 $20,035 $24,475
Total Invoice $17,030 $18,685 $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: $5,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,099
Model Year200720072012
ModelOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4161hp I466hp E
TransmissionM5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16145/65-15
Total Price$18,080$20,035$24,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,080$17,635$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$445$0$0
Total Invoice$17,030$18,685$23,806
Adjustments for Features0-2,238-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,030$16,447$22,546
Cost Above Minimum$583$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year200720072012
ModelOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote climate control  $25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400
Brake assist  $50
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated driver seat  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
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$1,400$3,800$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,238-1,260

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimai-MiEV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.4 in
Length186.4 in144.8 in
Width71.1 in62.4 in
Height58.3 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,596 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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