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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: $28,575

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,787

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelEclipseEclipseOptimaOptima
TrimGTSE V6SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $25,920 $33,140
Premium Sport Package 3,540      
Accessory Package 270      
Body kit 1,820 1,820    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000    
Cargo net     50 50
Premium Sport Package 3,108      
Accessory Package 232      
Body kit 1,290 1,290    
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946    
Cargo net     42 42
Options (change) 6,630 2,820 50 50
Options (change) 5,577 2,236 42 42
Destination 675 675 825 825
Total Price $30,804 $32,094 $28,575 $36,375
Total Invoice $28,474 $29,956 $26,787 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,454
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelEclipseEclipseOptimaOptima
TrimGTSE V6SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,804$32,094$28,575$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,885-7,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,804$31,794$26,690$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0$2,250
Total Invoice$28,474$29,956$26,787$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-280-1,767-6,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,474$29,676$25,020$27,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,202$0$2,036

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelEclipseEclipseOptimaOptima
TrimGTSE V6SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,915$5,500$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,885$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-1,767-6,951

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelEclipseOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.0 in
Length179.7 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height53.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested312593%
Total Not Requested2507%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4020%
Total Not Requested16580%

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