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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: $30,835

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,990 $38,290 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $31,093 $36,089 $25,023 $33,481
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 2,000      
Cargo mat 80 80    
Navigation system 1,999      
Technology Package   2,550    
SX Base Package     3,085  
Sight, Sound, and Spoiler Pkg. 1,750      
Cargo mat 51 51    
Navigation system 1,675      
Technology Package   2,232    
SX Base Package     2,842  
Options (change) 4,079 2,630 3,085 0
Options (change) 3,476 2,283 2,842 0
Destination 675 675 895 895
Total Price $37,744 $41,595 $30,835 $36,985
Total Invoice $35,244 $39,047 $28,760 $34,376

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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: $9,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,040
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp I4291hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9650, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,744$41,595$30,835$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,740-8,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,744$40,070$28,095$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$475
Total Invoice$35,244$39,047$28,760$34,376
Adjustments for Features0-1,432-2,556-7,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,244$37,615$26,204$26,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,371$0$351

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelLancer / EvolutionLancer / EvolutionOptimaOptima
TrimEvolution GSREvolution MRSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Adjustable center differential$275$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player $0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
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$5,085$6,610$7,825$13,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,740$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,432-2,556-7,821

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082017
ModelLancer / EvolutionOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length180.0 in191.1 in
Width69.4 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.9 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

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested175067%

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