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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: $16,940

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $6,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,348

Mitsubishi i-MiEV ES   
Difference: $6,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXHybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,500 $25,995 $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $22,995
Base Invoice $21,739 $24,350 $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $22,500
Floor mats 135 135 135          
Cargo mat 95 95 95   95 95   95
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 110
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50 50 50  
USB port               135
Obstacle detection, rear               255
Floor mats 108 108 108          
Cargo mat 78 78 78   78 78   80
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 93
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42 42 42  
USB port               115
Obstacle detection, rear               210
Options (change) 360 360 360 130 225 225 130 595
Options (change) 295 295 295 109 187 187 109 498
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895 895 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,755 $27,250 $24,755 $26,625 $32,110 $31,411 $31,525 $16,940
Total Invoice $22,929 $25,540 $23,842 $24,906 $29,834 $28,906 $29,384 $16,348

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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: $5,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,508
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXHybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I466hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18145/65-15
Total Price$23,755$27,250$24,755$26,625$32,110$31,411$31,525$16,940
Adjustments for Features-1,505-1,680-2,430-4,330-4,905-4,755-8,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,250$25,570$22,325$22,295$27,205$26,656$23,145$16,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$75$45$4,955$4,406$895$0
Total Invoice$22,929$25,540$23,842$24,906$29,834$28,906$29,384$16,348
Adjustments for Features-1,453-1,575-2,340-4,050-4,557-4,376-7,8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,476$23,965$21,502$20,856$25,277$24,530$21,573$16,348
Cost Above Minimum$620$3,109$646$0$4,421$3,674$717$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimai-MiEV
TrimLXHybrid PremiumSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic       $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
RWD       $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100  
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 $125$125$125$125 
Remote climate control       $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire      $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$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 
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 $0
Automatic start / stop $150  $150$150  
Battery warmer (optional)       $0
DC quick-charging capability       $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0 
Body kit $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 
Rear spoiler  $200   $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player       $125
HD radio    $50$50  
MP3-compatible player       $50
Navigation system    $600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250  
Traffic information    $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 $25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150 
Detailed driving style feedback $100  $100$100  
Digital instruments       $0
Fog lights  $125   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting      $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25$25  
LED headlights      $1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights      $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$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$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat      $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat      $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat      $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat      $100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$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$4,950$5,125$5,875$7,775$8,350$8,200$11,825$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$1,680$2,430$4,330$4,905$4,755$8,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,453-1,575-2,340-4,050-4,557-4,376-7,8110

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Model Year20182014
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%

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