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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $885

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $33,995 $37,195 $20,690
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $32,559 $35,625 $19,255
Touring Package 3,300 3,100   2,000  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,200
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,800    
Sight and Sound Package     2,100    
Premium Package       2,000 1,300
Convenience Package         970
Touring Package 2,937 2,759   1,780  
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,075
Sunroof and Leather Package     1,602    
Sight and Sound Package     1,869    
Premium Package       1,780 1,160
Convenience Package         865
Options (change) 5,450 5,250 6,050 6,150 3,470
Options (change) 4,832 4,654 5,366 5,455 3,100
Destination 775 775 775 775 675
Total Price $25,720 $33,720 $40,820 $44,120 $24,835
Total Invoice $24,278 $31,954 $38,700 $41,855 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,352
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelLancerLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution GSREvolution MREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4291hp I4175hp 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)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18245/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$25,720$33,720$40,820$44,120$24,835
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-2,900-4,125-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$29,570$37,920$39,995$23,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$12,200$14,275$0
Total Invoice$24,278$31,954$38,700$41,855$23,030
Adjustments for Features0-3,933-2,749-3,913-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,278$28,021$35,951$37,942$21,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,743$11,673$13,664$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011201120112009
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
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 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
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  
Compass    $0
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
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 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
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$2,035$6,185$4,935$6,160$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$2,900$4,125$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,933-2,749-3,913-1,104

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.1 in
Length180.0 in189.0 in
Width69.4 in71.1 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested230067%
Total Not Requested115033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested210065%
Total Not Requested115035%

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-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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