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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,764

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,990 $38,290 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $31,093 $36,089 $25,763 $32,963
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 2,000      
Navigation system 1,999      
Technology Package   2,550 2,300  
Premium Package     3,300  
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 1,750      
Navigation system 1,675      
Technology Package   2,232 2,129  
Premium Package     3,059  
Options (change) 3,999 2,550 5,600 0
Options (change) 3,425 2,232 5,188 0
Destination 675 675 800 800
Total Price $37,664 $41,515 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $35,193 $38,996 $31,751 $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: $8,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,577
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I4291hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9650, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,664$41,515$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-4,415-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,664$39,990$29,485$30,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$850
Total Invoice$35,193$38,996$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-1,432-4,135-5,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,193$37,564$27,616$28,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,371$0$755

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Adjustable center differential$275$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500$500  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100$100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,585$6,110$9,000$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$4,415$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,432-4,135-5,392

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082014
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length180.0 in190.7 in
Width69.4 in72.1 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3275100%

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