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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: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,278

Mitsubishi Lancer GTS   
Difference: $7,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptimaOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $27,695 $37,195 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $18,671 $26,525 $35,625 $25,763 $32,963
Touring Package 3,300 3,100 2,000    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package     2,000 3,300  
Technology Package       2,300  
Touring Package 2,937 2,759 1,780    
Navigation system 1,895 1,895 1,895    
Premium Package     1,780 3,059  
Technology Package       2,129  
Options (change) 5,450 5,250 6,150 5,600 0
Options (change) 4,832 4,654 5,455 5,188 0
Destination 775 775 775 800 800
Total Price $25,720 $33,720 $44,120 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $24,278 $31,954 $41,855 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,589
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptimaOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I4237hp I4291hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5S6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 9710, 9710, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,720$33,720$44,120$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-4,125-5,215-6,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$29,570$39,995$28,685$29,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$14,275$0$850
Total Invoice$24,278$31,954$41,855$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-3,933-3,913-4,884-6,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,278$28,021$37,942$26,867$27,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,743$13,664$0$756

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelLancerLancerLancerOptimaOptima
TrimGTSRalliartEvolution MRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$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  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Compass   $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Speaker lights   $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,610$6,760$6,735$7,825$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$4,125$5,215$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,933-3,913-4,884-6,140

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112014
ModelLancerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length180.0 in190.7 in
Width69.4 in72.1 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,923 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested280081%
Total Not Requested65019%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested260080%
Total Not Requested65020%

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 key250Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested305093%

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