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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: $26,625

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $855

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,906

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $31,125
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $30,456
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 115
Cargo net 50 50 50 50  
Cargo mat   95 95   100
Premium Package         2,790
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 93
Cargo net 42 42 42 42  
Cargo mat   78 78   85
Premium Package         2,581
Options (change) 130 225 225 130 3,005
Options (change) 109 187 187 109 2,759
Destination 895 895 895 895 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,625 $32,110 $31,411 $31,525 $27,480
Total Invoice $24,906 $29,834 $28,906 $29,384 $26,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,008
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I466hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18145/65-15
Total Price$26,625$32,110$31,411$31,525$27,480
Adjustments for Features-3,580-4,155-4,005-7,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,045$27,955$27,406$23,895$27,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,910$4,361$850$0
Total Invoice$24,906$29,834$28,906$29,384$26,565
Adjustments for Features-3,349-3,860-3,686-7,1120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,557$25,974$25,220$22,272$26,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,417$3,663$715$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSE
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$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Remote climate control    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
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 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
16 kWh battery pack    $0
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player    $125
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated driver seat    $200
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,225$7,800$7,650$11,275$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$4,155$4,005$7,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,349-3,860-3,686-7,1120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20182012
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 SE

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