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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,459

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptima
TrimEvolution IXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,399 $20,690
Base Invoice $29,593 $19,255
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package 3,120  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package 2,727  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 3,120 2,270
Options (change) 2,727 2,025
Destination 575 675
Total Price $35,094 $23,635
Total Invoice $32,895 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,686
Model Year20062009
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptima
TrimEvolution IXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$35,094$23,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,094$21,755
Total Invoice$32,895$21,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,895$20,209

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptima
TrimEvolution IXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
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
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,995$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,746

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length180.5 in189.0 in
Width66.8 in71.1 in
Height54.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,746 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX

Sun, Sound, and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Infinity, 315W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192569%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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