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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: $30,200

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,145

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGTSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,089 $26,500
Base Invoice $27,508 $24,760
iPod integration 199  
Body kit 1,299  
Premium Package   2,950
iPod integration 149  
Body kit 895  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 1,498 2,950
Options (change) 1,044 2,635
Destination 775 750
Total Price $31,362 $30,200
Total Invoice $29,327 $28,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,967
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,796
Model Year20112012
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGTSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,362$30,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,362$27,395
Total Invoice$29,327$28,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$25,531

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelEclipseOptima
TrimGTSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive, small $5
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,850$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,614

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

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelEclipseOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.0 in
Length180.4 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height53.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,609 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.2 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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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

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