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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: $26,450

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $8,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,770

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $8,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,399 $36,299 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $29,593 $34,132 $24,760 $24,020
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package 3,120      
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package 2,727      
Options (change) 3,120 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,727 0 0 0
Destination 575 575 750 750
Total Price $35,094 $36,874 $27,250 $26,450
Total Invoice $32,895 $34,707 $25,510 $24,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,886
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp I4286hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7140, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$35,094$36,874$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features-1,5250-3,130-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,569$36,874$24,120$25,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,305$0$1,100
Total Invoice$32,895$34,707$25,510$24,770
Adjustments for Features-1,4290-2,930-1,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,466$34,707$22,580$23,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,241$0$1,038

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution IXEvolution MR EditionSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500  
Vortex generator $50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge $75  
Compass  $0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,670$4,145$7,275$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0$3,130$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4290-2,930-1,152

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length180.5 in190.7 in
Width66.8 in72.1 in
Height54.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,746 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution IX

Sun, Sound, and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Infinity, 315W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62523%
Total Not Requested215077%

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