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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: $24,935

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,440

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $5,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,990 $38,990 $26,200
Base Invoice $18,092 $36,748 $24,480
Sun and Sound Package 1,900    
Touring Package 1,500 2,000  
Navigation system 1,800 1,999  
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,000
Sun and Sound Package 1,682    
Touring Package 1,328 1,885  
Navigation system 1,593 1,725  
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 5,200 3,999 4,000
Options (change) 4,603 3,610 3,575
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $24,935 $43,734 $30,950
Total Invoice $23,440 $41,103 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,838
Model Year201020102011
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4291hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,935$43,734$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,925-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,935$39,809$27,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,874$0
Total Invoice$23,440$41,103$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,689-3,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,440$37,414$25,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,974$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102011
ModelLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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 $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Speaker lights  $100
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,035$6,960$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,925$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,689-3,527

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102011
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 Weight2,923 lb.3,207 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 GTS

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested112556%
Total Not Requested90044%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

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