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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,045

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,059

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $5,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelLancerOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,095 $30,500
Base Invoice $21,359 $28,380
Sight and Sound Package 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 295  
Rear spoiler 290  
Sight and Sound Package 1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear 255  
Rear spoiler 245  
Options (change) 2,085 0
Options (change) 1,835 0
Destination 865 895
Total Price $25,045 $31,395
Total Invoice $24,059 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,330
Model Year20172018
ModelLancerOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$25,045$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$28,300
Total Invoice$24,059$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,059$26,389

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,170$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,886

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in191.1 in
Width69.4 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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