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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: $28,300

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $6,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,563

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $6,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution IXHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,399 $31,995 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $29,593 $29,670 $25,763 $32,963
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package 3,120      
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
Sun, Sound, and Leather Package 2,727      
Panoramic sunroof   1,395    
Options (change) 3,120 1,500 0 0
Options (change) 2,727 1,395 0 0
Destination 575 800 800 800
Total Price $35,094 $34,295 $28,300 $36,100
Total Invoice $32,895 $31,865 $26,563 $33,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,331
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution IXHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 7550, 12?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,094$34,295$28,300$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-5,830-2,130-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,094$28,465$26,170$29,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0$3,000
Total Invoice$32,895$31,865$26,563$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-5,417-1,999-6,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,895$26,448$24,564$27,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,884$0$2,718

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution IXHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200 $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$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$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 $1200
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof$900   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500   
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50 $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 $25
Surround sound $250 $250
Traffic information $25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0 $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200 $200
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,845$10,675$6,975$11,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,830$2,130$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,417-1,999-6,481

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062014
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length180.5 in190.7 in
Width66.8 in72.1 in
Height54.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,746 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.3 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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