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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,785

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,710

Mitsubishi Lancer ES   
Difference: $850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimESGTSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,540 $18,340 $19,395
Base Invoice $15,758 $17,473 $18,045
Sport Package 800    
Sun and Sound Package 1,750 1,750  
Touring Package   1,000  
Rear spoiler     200
Sunroof     800
Sport Package 708    
Sun and Sound Package 1,549 1,549  
Touring Package   885  
Rear spoiler     160
Sunroof     715
Options (change) 2,550 2,750 1,000
Options (change) 2,257 2,434 875
Destination 695 695 640
Total Price $19,785 $21,785 $21,035
Total Invoice $18,710 $20,602 $19,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $340
Model Year200920092007
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimESGTSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine152hp I4168hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9650, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$19,785$21,785$21,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,785$20,285$19,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$18,710$20,602$19,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,419-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,710$19,183$18,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092007
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimESGTSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Stability control $400 
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,345$2,845$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,419-1,190

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.1 in
Length180.0 in186.4 in
Width69.4 in71.1 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%

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