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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: $16,620

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $1,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,083

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $1,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXEXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,495 $20,690 $21,140 $22,995
Base Invoice $16,510 $19,255 $19,665 $22,500
Floor mats 95      
USB port       135
Bodyside moldings       140
Floor mats 75      
USB port       115
Bodyside moldings       118
Options (change) 95 0 0 275
Options (change) 75 0 0 233
Destination 675 675 675 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $18,265 $21,365 $21,815 $16,620
Total Invoice $17,260 $19,930 $20,340 $16,083

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,696
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXEXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4175hp I466hp E
TransmissionM5T5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17145/65-15
Total Price$18,265$21,365$21,815$16,620
Adjustments for Features0-4,380-4,005-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,265$16,985$17,810$14,620
Cost Above Minimum$1,280$0$825$0
Total Invoice$17,260$19,930$20,340$16,083
Adjustments for Features0-4,086-3,734-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,260$15,844$16,606$14,148
Cost Above Minimum$1,416$0$762$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year2009200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXEXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150 
Remote climate control   $25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack   $0
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0
Battery warmer (optional)   $0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,120$5,500$5,125$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380$4,005$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,086-3,734-1,935

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20092014
ModelOptimai-MiEV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.4 in
Length189.0 in144.8 in
Width71.1 in62.4 in
Height58.3 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,596 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft30.0 ft3

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