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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: $16,824

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $1,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,935

Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution ES   
Difference: $2,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006201020102010
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESO-Z RallyRalliartEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,599 $16,899 $18,999 $31,399 $36,299 $17,995 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $13,908 $16,100 $18,100 $29,593 $34,132 $17,640 $19,620 $20,370
Security Package 550 550            
ES Convenience Package 800              
Alloy wheels 300              
Floor mats           95    
Security Package 484 484            
ES Convenience Package 704              
Alloy wheels 264              
Floor mats           75    
Options (change) 1,650 550 0 0 0 95 0 0
Options (change) 1,452 484 0 0 0 75 0 0
Destination 575 575 575 575 575 695 695 695
Total Price $16,824 $18,024 $19,574 $31,974 $36,874 $18,785 $21,690 $22,670
Total Invoice $15,935 $17,159 $18,675 $30,168 $34,707 $18,410 $20,315 $21,065

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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: $264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $425
Model Year20062006200620062006201020102010
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESO-Z RallyRalliartEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4120hp I4162hp I4286hp I4286hp I4175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M6M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4100, 6100, 6140, 6140, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/60-15205/50-16235/45-17235/45-17205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$16,824$18,024$19,574$31,974$36,874$18,785$21,690$22,670
Adjustments for Features0-200-475-2,575-3,475-850-5,130-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,824$17,824$19,099$29,399$33,399$17,935$16,560$17,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$2,275$12,575$16,575$1,375$0$980
Total Invoice$15,935$17,159$18,675$30,168$34,707$18,410$20,315$21,065
Adjustments for Features0-190-453-2,430-3,271-833-4,805-4,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,935$16,969$18,222$27,738$31,436$17,577$15,510$16,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,034$2,287$11,803$15,501$2,067$0$788

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006200620062006201020102010
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimESO-Z RallyRalliartEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionLXEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 $0  
6-speed manual    $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  $0$0$0
AWD   $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150   $150$150
Proximity key       $250
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225$225 $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Universal garage door opener      $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Brake assist     $50$50$50
Front side airbags$350$350$350  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags     $350$350$350
Stability control     $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75$75
Traction control     $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front      $200$200
Rear wiper   $175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings     $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25   
Rear spoiler $200$200     
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500   
Vortex generator    $50   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel      $125$125
Aux input     $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player     $50$50$50
Satellite radio     $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150$150
Automatic headlights      $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25     
Boost gauge    $75   
Compass      $0$0
Fog lights  $125 $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors     $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver      $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger      $50$50
Outside temperature display      $50$50
Trip computer      $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights    $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces      $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50  
Partial leather seating sufaces       $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat      $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0   
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0$0   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$1,670$1,870$2,145$4,245$5,145$2,520$6,800$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$475$2,575$3,475$850$5,130$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-453-2,430-3,271-833-4,805-4,767

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
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 ES

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
ES Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150No
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Total Requested42544%
Total Not Requested55056%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution O-Z Rally

Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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