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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,699 $19,100
Base Invoice $22,411 $17,605
Premium Sport Package 3,270  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
CD changer, remote   375
Premium Sport Package 2,871  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 3,270 2,475
Options (change) 2,871 2,122
Destination 595 590
Total Price $27,564 $22,165
Total Invoice $25,877 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,133
Model Year20062006
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/60-15
Total Price$27,564$22,165
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,564$21,540
Total Invoice$25,877$20,317
Adjustments for Features0-573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,877$19,744

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-573

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelEclipseOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length179.7 in185.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height53.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested262570%
Total Not Requested115030%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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