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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: $18,805

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $6,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,083

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $5,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,140 $25,140 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040 $22,995
Base Invoice $22,800 $23,453 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435 $22,500
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80 110
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50  
Navigation Package           2,000
Cargo mat           95
Obstacle detection, rear           255
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67 93
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42  
Navigation Package           1,850
Cargo mat           80
Obstacle detection, rear           210
Options (change) 130 130 130 130 130 2,460
Options (change) 109 109 109 109 109 2,233
Destination 850 850 850 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,120 $26,120 $33,175 $30,920 $37,020 $18,805
Total Invoice $23,759 $24,412 $30,815 $28,824 $34,394 $18,083

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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: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,714
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine178hp I4185hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I466hp E
TransmissionS7T6T6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6630, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18145/65-15
Total Price$25,120$26,120$33,175$30,920$37,020$18,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-5,750-5,365-10,315-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,120$23,080$27,425$25,555$26,705$18,570
Cost Above Minimum$2,040$0$4,345$2,475$3,625$0
Total Invoice$23,759$24,412$30,815$28,824$34,394$18,083
Adjustments for Features0-2,841-5,341-5,001-9,583-226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,759$21,571$25,474$23,823$24,811$17,857
Cost Above Minimum$2,188$0$3,903$2,252$3,240$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLX 1.6TEXHybrid EXSXSX LimitedES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic     $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 $125$125 
Remote climate control     $25
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
911 assist  $25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Forward collision warning    $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75 $75$75 
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50   
Cargo mat $40 $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100 
App support  $0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio  $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  $50
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 $250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 
Compass  $0   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Digital instruments     $0
Fog lights  $125  $125
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300 $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests $100 $100$100 
Heated front seats  $200  $200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,975$7,015$9,725$9,340$14,290$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$5,750$5,365$10,315$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,841-5,341-5,001-9,583-226

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20162016
ModelOptimai-MiEV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in100.4 in
Length191.1 in144.8 in
Width73.2 in62.4 in
Height57.7 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,596 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES

Cargo mat
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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