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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: $3,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelEclipseEclipseOptima
TrimGS SportGTEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,699 $29,089 $19,100
Base Invoice $23,357 $27,508 $17,605
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
CD changer, remote     375
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 0 0 2,475
Options (change) 0 0 2,122
Destination 775 775 590
Total Price $25,474 $29,864 $22,165
Total Invoice $24,132 $28,283 $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: $1,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,512
Model Year201120112006
ModelEclipseEclipseOptima
TrimGS SportGTEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4265hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9650, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/60-15
Total Price$25,474$29,864$22,165
Adjustments for Features-1,375-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,099$28,114$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,015$0
Total Invoice$24,132$28,283$20,317
Adjustments for Features-1,303-1,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,829$26,626$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,797$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112006
ModelEclipseEclipseOptima
TrimGS SportGTEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 $900
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$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$4,050$4,425$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,303-1,6570

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112006
ModelEclipseOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length180.4 in185.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height53.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,270 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
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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