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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: $25,720

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $150

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,930

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $37,195 $21,975
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $35,625 $20,370
Touring Package 3,300 3,100 2,000  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,200
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Touring Package 2,937 2,759 1,780  
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,075
Premium Package     1,780 1,790
Options (change) 5,450 5,250 6,150 3,200
Options (change) 4,832 4,654 5,455 2,865
Destination 775 775 775 695
Total Price $25,720 $33,720 $44,120 $25,870
Total Invoice $24,278 $31,954 $41,855 $23,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,541
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$25,720$33,720$44,120$25,870
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-4,125-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$29,570$39,995$24,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$14,275$0
Total Invoice$24,278$31,954$41,855$23,930
Adjustments for Features0-3,933-3,913-1,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,278$28,021$37,942$22,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,743$13,664$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Adjustable center differential $275$275 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals $75$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 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 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,560$6,710$6,685$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$4,125$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,933-3,913-1,193

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested140041%
Total Not Requested205059%

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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested120037%
Total Not Requested205063%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sound insulation, additional0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested100045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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