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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195 $19,395
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625 $18,045
Touring Package 3,300 3,100   2,000  
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,800    
Sight and Sound Package     2,100    
Premium Package       2,000  
Rear spoiler         200
Leather seating surfaces         600
Convenience Package         700
Sunroof         800
Touring Package 2,937 2,759   1,780  
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,602    
Sight and Sound Package     1,869    
Premium Package       1,780  
Rear spoiler         160
Leather seating surfaces         535
Convenience Package         625
Sunroof         715
Options (change) 3,300 3,100 3,900 4,000 2,300
Options (change) 2,937 2,759 3,471 3,560 2,035
Destination 775 775 775 775 640
Total Price $23,570 $31,570 $38,670 $41,970 $22,335
Total Invoice $22,383 $30,059 $36,805 $39,960 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,807
Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4161hp I4
TransmissionM5S6M5S6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9710, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18205/60-16
Total Price$23,570$31,570$38,670$41,970$22,335
Adjustments for Features0-4,075-2,825-4,050-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,570$27,495$35,845$37,920$22,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$12,275$14,350$0
Total Invoice$22,383$30,059$36,805$39,960$20,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,880-2,689-3,856-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,383$26,179$34,116$36,104$20,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,796$11,733$13,721$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$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  $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 
Adjustable center differential $275$275$275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,220$7,295$6,045$7,270$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075$2,825$4,050$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,880-2,689-3,856-144

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112007
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 GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested230071%
Total Not Requested95029%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Sunroof and Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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