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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,714

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptima
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,990 $38,290 $26,200
Base Invoice $31,093 $36,089 $24,480
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 2,000    
Navigation system 1,999    
Technology Package   2,550 2,000
Premium Package     2,000
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 1,750    
Navigation system 1,675    
Technology Package   2,232 1,785
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 3,999 2,550 4,000
Options (change) 3,425 2,232 3,575
Destination 675 675 750
Total Price $37,664 $41,515 $30,950
Total Invoice $35,193 $38,996 $28,805

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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: $9,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,264
Model Year200820082011
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptima
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I4291hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9650, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,664$41,515$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,664$39,990$27,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0
Total Invoice$35,193$38,996$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,432-2,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,193$37,564$25,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,371$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082011
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptima
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Adjustable center differential$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Speaker lights  $100
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,860$5,385$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,432-2,876

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length180.0 in190.7 in
Width69.4 in72.1 in
Height58.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution GSR

Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Wheel locks25No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tall rear wing-type spoiler300No
Total Requested95052%
Total Not Requested87548%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution Evolution MR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

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