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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: $28,300

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,563

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelLancerOptimaOptima
TrimRalliartSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,490 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $25,237 $25,763 $32,963
Recaro Sport Package 2,750    
Recaro Sport Package 2,434    
Options (change) 2,750 0 0
Options (change) 2,434 0 0
Destination 695 800 800
Total Price $29,935 $28,300 $36,100
Total Invoice $28,366 $26,563 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,523
Model Year200920142014
ModelLancerOptimaOptima
TrimRalliartSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine237hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,935$28,300$36,100
Adjustments for Features-2950-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,640$28,300$30,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250
Total Invoice$28,366$26,563$33,763
Adjustments for Features-2800-5,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,086$26,563$28,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920142014
ModelLancerOptimaOptima
TrimRalliartSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $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 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$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
Speaker lights $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,495$5,200$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2800-5,191

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092014
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length180.0 in190.7 in
Width69.4 in72.1 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,480 lb.3,468 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 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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