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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: $28,150

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $834

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,251

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelEclipseEclipseOptimaOptima
TrimGTSE V6SXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $25,023 $33,481
Premium Sport Package 3,540      
Accessory Package 270      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000    
Universal garage door opener     350  
Cargo net     50 50
Premium Sport Package 3,108      
Accessory Package 232      
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946    
Universal garage door opener     291  
Cargo net     42 42
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 400 50
Options (change) 4,287 946 333 42
Destination 675 675 895 895
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $28,150 $37,035
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $26,251 $34,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,959
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelEclipseEclipseOptimaOptima
TrimGTSE V6SXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,984$30,274$28,150$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,125-10,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$26,025$26,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0$885
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$26,251$34,418
Adjustments for Features0-284-1,982-9,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$24,269$25,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0$739

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelEclipseEclipseOptimaOptima
TrimGTSE V6SXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,575$5,400$13,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,125$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-1,982-9,410

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082017
ModelEclipseOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.4 in
Length179.7 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height53.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,538 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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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Total Requested312593%
Total Not Requested2507%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8039%
Total Not Requested12561%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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