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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,089 $20,690
Base Invoice $27,508 $19,255
iPod integration 199  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
iPod integration 149  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 199 3,275
Options (change) 149 2,865
Destination 775 675
Total Price $30,063 $24,640
Total Invoice $28,432 $22,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,076
Model Year20112009
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$30,063$24,640
Adjustments for Features0-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,063$24,165
Total Invoice$28,432$22,795
Adjustments for Features0-439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,432$22,356

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGTEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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$2,300$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-439

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelEclipseOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in107.1 in
Length180.4 in189.0 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height53.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,609 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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