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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: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,278

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $5,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $37,195 $26,500
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $35,625 $24,760
Touring Package 3,300 3,100 2,000  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 1,400
Premium Package     2,000 2,950
Touring Package 2,937 2,759 1,780  
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,250
Premium Package     1,780 2,635
Options (change) 5,450 5,250 6,150 4,350
Options (change) 4,832 4,654 5,455 3,885
Destination 775 775 775 750
Total Price $25,720 $33,720 $44,120 $31,600
Total Invoice $24,278 $31,954 $41,855 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,545
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,720$33,720$44,120$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-4,125-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$29,570$39,995$27,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$14,275$0
Total Invoice$24,278$31,954$41,855$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,933-3,913-3,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,278$28,021$37,942$25,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,743$13,664$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
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 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
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 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
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
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights   $100
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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 lumbar 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$2,735$6,885$6,860$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$4,125$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,933-3,913-3,572

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
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

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested190055%
Total Not Requested155045%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested155048%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested278093%

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