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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: $27,250

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,510

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelLancerOptima
TrimRalliartSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,490 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,237 $24,760
Recaro Sport Package 2,750  
Recaro Sport Package 2,434  
Options (change) 2,750 0
Options (change) 2,434 0
Destination 695 750
Total Price $29,935 $27,250
Total Invoice $28,366 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,079
Model Year20092012
ModelLancerOptima
TrimRalliartSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine237hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,935$27,250
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,115$27,250
Total Invoice$28,366$25,510
Adjustments for Features-7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,589$25,510

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelLancerOptima
TrimRalliartSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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
Total Value of Features$4,720$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7770

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length180.0 in190.7 in
Width69.4 in72.1 in
Height58.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,480 lb.3,385 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 Ralliart

Recaro Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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