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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: $25,693

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $5,492

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,601

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $4,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelEclipseOptimaOptima
TrimGS SportSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,699 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $23,657 $25,023 $33,481
iPod integration 199    
Universal garage door opener   350  
SX Base Package   3,085  
iPod integration 149    
Universal garage door opener   291  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Options (change) 199 3,435 0
Options (change) 149 3,133 0
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $25,693 $31,185 $36,985
Total Invoice $24,601 $29,051 $34,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $989
Model Year201220172017
ModelEclipseOptimaOptima
TrimGS SportSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,693$31,185$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,715-9,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,693$27,470$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225
Total Invoice$24,601$29,051$34,376
Adjustments for Features0-3,461-8,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,601$25,590$25,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$151

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220172017
ModelEclipseOptimaOptima
TrimGS SportSXSX Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-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  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$7,615$13,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,715$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,461-8,635

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
ModelEclipseOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.4 in
Length180.4 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height53.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,609 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
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested235090%

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