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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: $8,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,840

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptima
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,990 $38,290 $26,800
Base Invoice $31,093 $36,089 $25,040
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 2,000    
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 1,750    
Options (change) 2,000 0 0
Options (change) 1,750 0 0
Destination 675 675 800
Total Price $35,665 $38,965 $27,600
Total Invoice $33,518 $36,764 $25,840

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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: $8,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,706
Model Year200820082013
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, 9140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,665$38,965$27,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,665$37,840$27,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$0
Total Invoice$33,518$36,764$25,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,061-28
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,518$35,703$25,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082013
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200 $200
USB port  $25
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
Floor mats$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Launch control $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,595$5,720$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$30
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,061-28

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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
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.3,224 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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See a complete comparison of Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima specs.

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%

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