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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: $26,430

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,786

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300 $31,125
Base Invoice $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963 $30,456
Technology Package 2,300     2,300    
Premium Package 3,300     3,300   2,790
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80 115
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50  
Cargo mat           100
Technology Package 2,129     2,129    
Premium Package 3,059     3,059   2,581
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67 93
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42  
Cargo mat           85
Options (change) 5,730 130 130 5,730 130 3,005
Options (change) 5,297 109 109 5,297 109 2,759
Destination 800 800 800 800 800 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,480 $32,925 $26,430 $34,030 $36,230 $27,480
Total Invoice $28,526 $30,579 $24,786 $31,860 $33,872 $26,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,302
Model Year201420142014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I466hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 6?, 8?, 8360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18145/65-15
Total Price$30,480$32,925$26,430$34,030$36,230$27,480
Adjustments for Features-6,615-5,815-2,690-7,590-8,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,865$27,110$23,740$26,440$27,290$27,480
Cost Above Minimum$125$3,370$0$2,700$3,550$0
Total Invoice$28,526$30,579$24,786$31,860$33,872$26,565
Adjustments for Features-6,191-5,401-2,523-7,106-8,3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$25,178$22,263$24,754$25,514$26,565
Cost Above Minimum$72$2,915$0$2,491$3,251$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year201420142014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic     $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote climate control     $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat     $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop $150    
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25$25 
HD radio$50$50 $50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 $25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Digital instruments     $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300 
Floor mats     $75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated driver seat     $200
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,425$9,625$6,500$11,400$12,750$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,615$5,815$2,690$7,590$8,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,191-5,401-2,523-7,106-8,3580

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimai-MiEV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in100.4 in
Length190.7 in144.8 in
Width72.1 in62.4 in
Height57.9 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,596 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested317594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested307594%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV SE

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
USB port25Yes
Quick charger750No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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