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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: $18,345

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,700

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $6,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXEXSXHybrid EXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,350 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $22,995
Base Invoice $20,400 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $22,500
Technology Package 2,700        
Convenience Package 600        
Navigation system   1,400 1,400    
Premium Package   2,950 2,950    
Navigation Package         2,000
Technology Package 2,410        
Convenience Package 535        
Navigation system   1,250 1,250    
Premium Package   2,635 2,635    
Navigation Package         1,850
Options (change) 3,300 4,350 4,350 0 2,000
Options (change) 2,945 3,885 3,885 0 1,850
Destination 800 800 800 800 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,450 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750 $18,345
Total Invoice $24,145 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355 $17,700

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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: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,915
Model Year20132013201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXEXSXHybrid EXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H66hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17145/65-15
Total Price$25,450$28,800$31,950$32,750$18,345
Adjustments for Features-1,480-5,555-6,180-6,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,970$23,245$25,770$26,215$18,345
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$2,525$2,970$0
Total Invoice$24,145$26,780$29,725$30,355$17,700
Adjustments for Features-1,404-5,165-5,750-6,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,741$21,615$23,975$24,298$17,700
Cost Above Minimum$1,126$0$2,360$2,683$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20132013201320132016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXEXSXHybrid EXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote climate control    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist $25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack    $0
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Battery warmer (optional)    $0
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Media drive, small   $5 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Digital instruments    $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Speaker lights $100$100$100 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Floor mats    $75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,100$8,175$8,800$9,155$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$5,555$6,180$6,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,404-5,165-5,750-6,0570

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20132016
ModelOptimai-MiEV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in100.4 in
Length190.7 in144.8 in
Width72.1 in62.4 in
Height57.3 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.2,596 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested273087%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested263087%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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