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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: $27,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,494

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,840

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution IXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,399 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $29,593 $25,040 $29,555
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package 3,120    
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package 2,727    
Options (change) 3,120 0 0
Options (change) 2,727 0 0
Destination 575 800 800
Total Price $35,094 $27,600 $32,750
Total Invoice $32,895 $25,840 $30,355

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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: $9,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,487
Model Year200620132013
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution IXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,094$27,600$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-5,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,094$26,070$27,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,345
Total Invoice$32,895$25,840$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,432-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,895$24,408$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,002

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620132013
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution IXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Media drive, small  $5
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats $300 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,245$6,775$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,530$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,432-4,945

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
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.3,224 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 surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Infinity, 315W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242587%
Total Not Requested35013%

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