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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: $30,015

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelLancerOptimaOptima
TrimRalliartSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,490 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $25,237 $27,865 $33,435
Recaro Sport Package 2,750    
Cargo mat 80    
Recaro Sport Package 2,434    
Cargo mat 51    
Options (change) 2,830 0 0
Options (change) 2,485 0 0
Destination 695 850 850
Total Price $30,015 $30,790 $36,890
Total Invoice $28,417 $28,715 $34,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,269
Model Year200920162016
ModelLancerOptimaOptima
TrimRalliartSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine237hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,015$30,790$36,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-6,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,015$29,110$30,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$28,417$28,715$34,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,567-6,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$27,148$28,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920162016
ModelLancerOptimaOptima
TrimRalliartSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
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
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  
Fog lights$125  
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,170$6,850$11,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,567-6,162

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092016
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length180.0 in191.1 in
Width69.4 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,480 lb.3,494 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 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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