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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: $18,485

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,818

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $5,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $22,995
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $22,500
Navigation system 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Navigation Package     2,000
Bodyside moldings     140
Navigation system 1,075 1,075  
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Navigation Package     1,850
Bodyside moldings     118
Options (change) 3,470 3,300 2,140
Options (change) 3,100 2,950 1,968
Destination 675 675 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,835 $25,115 $18,485
Total Invoice $23,030 $23,290 $17,818

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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: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,962
Model Year200920092016
ModelOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I466hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17145/65-15
Total Price$24,835$25,115$18,485
Adjustments for Features-3,505-3,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$21,910$18,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$23,030$23,290$17,818
Adjustments for Features-3,250-2,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,780$20,318$17,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year200920092016
ModelOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$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
Exterior 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,400$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$3,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,250-2,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20092016
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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