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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,693

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $5,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,601

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $4,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGS SportSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,699 $30,500
Base Invoice $23,657 $28,380
iPod integration 199  
iPod integration 149  
Options (change) 199 0
Options (change) 149 0
Destination 795 895
Total Price $25,693 $31,395
Total Invoice $24,601 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $259
Model Year20122018
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGS SportSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,693$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,693$26,105
Total Invoice$24,601$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,601$24,342

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGS SportSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $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$3,525$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,933

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelEclipseOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.4 in
Length180.4 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height53.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,609 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.9 ft3

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